Job Information
Aston Carter Tax Accountant in Livingston, New Jersey
Position Overview: Tax Accountant
This role offers an opportunity for an experienced tax professional to take on meaningful responsibility within a well‑established organization. The position provides direct exposure to leadership, ownership over critical tax functions, and the ability to influence business decisions through analysis and technical expertise. The environment values trust, accountability, and long‑term professional growth.
Why This Role Is Compelling
Executive visibility: Partner closely with leadership and operational teams to evaluate tax considerations affecting multi‑state operations.
Broad technical exposure: Gain hands‑on experience across federal, state, and international tax matters within a complex operating environment.
Long-term growth potential: The organization prioritizes internal development, offering expanding responsibility and continued skill advancement.
Meaningful ownership: Serve as a key contributor managing compliance, audit support, and tax planning initiatives that directly impact the business.
Core Responsibilities
Prepare and submit federal corporate and partnership tax returns, along with multi‑state income and franchise filings, resolving technical or electronic filing issues as needed.
Analyze financial information and collaborate with accounting and business leadership to evaluate the tax impact of operational activity, including state apportionment and allocation across multiple facilities.
Support federal and state tax examinations by assembling documentation, explaining transactional activity, and addressing inquiries or variance notices.
Complete annual income tax provisions, reconciliations, and related disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including preparation of detailed supporting schedules under FAS 109 and FIN 48.
Research federal, state, and international tax regulations, monitor legislative developments, and provide recommendations to improve compliance and tax efficiency.
Perform international tax calculations, including GILTI, FDII, and interest limitation analyses under Section 163(j).
Qualifications
Five or more years of experience in tax or accounting, with exposure to corporate or partnership taxation.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to communicate clearly with internal business partners, leadership, and external auditors.
Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and apply complex tax regulations in a practical business setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Livingston, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $107000.00/yr.
Internal company benefits will be provided in further detail throughout the course of the interview process. If there are initial questions you may have, we will do our best to answer them in a timey manner as well as follow up with our client.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Livingston,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.