Tax Associate Jobs in New Jersey

Tax Associate jobs in New Jersey are open across Short Hills, Princeton, and Iselin and other New Jersey metros, with employers like KPMG, State Street, and Blackstone hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles86+
Top employerKPMG
Top cityShort Hills, NJ
Cities hiring31
Work type73% On-site
Top industryAccounting

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Aprio
Senior Tax Associate
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Aprio
Added 6d ago
Senior Tax Associate
Aprio
Fairfield, New Jersey
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Tax
$99k - $134k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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EisnerAmper
M&A Tax Senior Associate
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EisnerAmper
Added 2w ago
M&A Tax Senior Associate
EisnerAmper
Iselin, New Jersey
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Tax
$100k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Other

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KPMG
Tax Senior Associate
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KPMG
Added 1mo ago
Tax Senior Associate
KPMG
Short Hills, New Jersey
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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KPMG
Tax Senior Associate
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KPMG
Added 1mo ago
Tax Senior Associate
KPMG
Short Hills, New Jersey
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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KPMG
Senior Associate, Tax - Asset Management Technology
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KPMG
Added 2mo ago
Senior Associate, Tax - Asset Management Technology
KPMG
Montvale, New Jersey
Finance
Accounting
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
Tax
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tax Associate Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Short Hills
13 jobs
Princeton
10 jobs
Iselin
9 jobs
Jersey City
6 jobs
Clifton
4 jobs
Elmwood Park
3 jobs
Montvale
3 jobs
Morristown
3 jobs
Parsippany
3 jobs

Tax Associate Job Market in New Jersey

A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • KPMG
    KPMG10
  • State Street
    State Street8
  • Blackstone
    Blackstone6
  • Eisner Advisory Group
    Eisner Advisory Group5
  • Blue Owl Capital Holdings
    Blue Owl Capital Holdings4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing23
  • Investment & Asset Management19
  • Banking & Financial Services11
  • Consulting & Professional Services10
  • Insurance7

What New Jersey Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in tax associate jobs across New Jersey.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
  • Proficiency in tax preparation software such as CCH Axcess or Thomson Reuters UltraTax
  • Working knowledge of federal and state income tax codes and compliance requirements
  • CPA license or active progress toward CPA exam completion
  • Experience preparing corporate, partnership, or individual tax returns
  • Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills for reviewing financial statements and workpapers

Tax Associate Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How many tax associate jobs are there in New Jersey?

There are 86+ tax associate openings in New Jersey on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Short Hills, Princeton, and Iselin. New positions post regularly as employers across New Jersey hire.

How much do tax associates make in New Jersey?

Tax associates in New Jersey earn a median of about $43,420 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $34,250 for the lowest 10% to over $77,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which New Jersey cities have the most tax associate jobs?

Short Hills, Princeton, and Iselin have the most tax associate openings in New Jersey right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire tax associates in New Jersey?

Employers hiring tax associates in New Jersey include KPMG, State Street, and Blackstone, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote tax associate jobs in New Jersey?

Yes. About 27% of tax associate openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Jersey metros.

How do I apply for tax associate jobs in New Jersey?

You can apply to tax associate jobs in New Jersey directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Jersey location, then apply to each one that fits.

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