Tax Senior Associate Jobs in New Jersey
Tax Senior Associate jobs in New Jersey are among the most active in the Northeast, with strong demand concentrated in public accounting, financial services, and corporate tax departments serving the state's dense corridor of pharmaceutical, insurance, and professional services firms. Most hiring is centered in Newark, Princeton, and Parsippany, where firms like Deloitte, KPMG, and Johnson & Johnson maintain substantial operations. The most sought-after specialties are partnership taxation, state and local tax, and ASC 740 corporate tax provision work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About The Role
FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring practice focuses on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional challenges faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders.
FTI Consulting’s Real Estate Solutions has a singular focus on the real estate and finance industry and the capital markets that serve it. Our services are designed to create integrated financial, tax and real estate solutions for clients having underlying value in real estate operations and assets. We provide an unsurpassed range of real estate advisory services including merger and acquisitions, due diligence, valuation, lease consulting, forensic accounting, financial outsourcing, IPO, REIT tax structuring and compliance, executive compensation, master planning and development services, cost segregation and private client services. We represent leading public and private real estate entities including Equity and Mortgage REITs, financial institutions, investment banks, opportunity funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, pension advisors and owners/developers.
What You’ll Do
This is a great opportunity for a tax professional to play a significant role on a major client-service team. This person will oversee day-to-day workflow management. Responsiveness to client deadlines (for both tax return and special projects/consulting) is essential. Candidate will possess strong compliance skills (i.e. management of the tax return preparation process) as well as the ability to grow technically. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for this team-oriented position. Candidate will have the opportunity to grow with high visibility clients. Candidate will also be responsible for other real estate clients, including real estate investment trusts (REITS) and private equity real estate funds. This will be a challenging and fast- paced environment that is results-oriented with a focus on collaboration as well as professional and career growth.
- Review of Corporate, Partnership, Individual, Trust, Nonprofit, and Gift tax returns.
- Responsible for highlighting tax issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and tax documents.
- Clearly and accurately document the tax compliance forms as defined in planning.
- Assign and review work papers to staff and assist in writing correspondence to tax authorities.
- Research tax and client requested inquiries.
- Build your tax knowledge in various states.
- Demonstrate professionalism and competence with client matters, as well as personal growth.
- Focus on client requests, be responsive to client changes and develop strong relationships with client personnel.
- Understand your client's industry.
- Responsible for training tax team members through teamwork and leadership. Set goals and responsibilities. Furnish feedback during the tax compliance process and foster openness to communicate.
- Strive towards learning client accounting/tax systems and processes.
- Gaining knowledge of the client’s business and staying current on industry and related tax matters and ability to present information to entire tax team, as well as, propose enhancements to client's future tax planning.
- Demonstrating professionalism and developing collaborative skills in dealings with internal and external clients.
- Use of technology to enhance and streamline the tax preparation and reporting process.
- Assisting in development of potential opportunities and contacts for Real Estate Solutions. Assist in proposal process.
- Continuation of your educational and career growth through self-study, CPA exam preparation and internal/external CPE courses.
How You’ll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
What You Will Need To Succeed
Basic Qualifications
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting
- 3+ years of post-graduate work experience
- Education in compliance with CPA exam requirements
- Experience in partnership or individual taxation
- This role may require travel to clients and FTI offices
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Public Accounting is a plus
- Strong analytical skills and accounting or audit knowledge
- Requisite education and working toward CPA certification
- Knowledge of Excel, MS-Word; familiarity with tax preparation software (GO System preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Compensation
Minimum Pay: $78,500
Maximum Pay: $163,000
Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About The Role
FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring practice focuses on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional challenges faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders.
FTI Consulting’s Real Estate Solutions has a singular focus on the real estate and finance industry and the capital markets that serve it. Our services are designed to create integrated financial, tax and real estate solutions for clients having underlying value in real estate operations and assets. We provide an unsurpassed range of real estate advisory services including merger and acquisitions, due diligence, valuation, lease consulting, forensic accounting, financial outsourcing, IPO, REIT tax structuring and compliance, executive compensation, master planning and development services, cost segregation and private client services. We represent leading public and private real estate entities including Equity and Mortgage REITs, financial institutions, investment banks, opportunity funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, pension advisors and owners/developers.
What You’ll Do
This is a great opportunity for a tax professional to play a significant role on a major client-service team. This person will oversee day-to-day workflow management. Responsiveness to client deadlines (for both tax return and special projects/consulting) is essential. Candidate will possess strong compliance skills (i.e. management of the tax return preparation process) as well as the ability to grow technically. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for this team-oriented position. Candidate will have the opportunity to grow with high visibility clients. Candidate will also be responsible for other real estate clients, including real estate investment trusts (REITS) and private equity real estate funds. This will be a challenging and fast- paced environment that is results-oriented with a focus on collaboration as well as professional and career growth.
- Review of Corporate, Partnership, Individual, Trust, Nonprofit, and Gift tax returns.
- Responsible for highlighting tax issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and tax documents.
- Clearly and accurately document the tax compliance forms as defined in planning.
- Assign and review work papers to staff and assist in writing correspondence to tax authorities.
- Research tax and client requested inquiries.
- Build your tax knowledge in various states.
- Demonstrate professionalism and competence with client matters, as well as personal growth.
- Focus on client requests, be responsive to client changes and develop strong relationships with client personnel.
- Understand your client's industry.
- Responsible for training tax team members through teamwork and leadership. Set goals and responsibilities. Furnish feedback during the tax compliance process and foster openness to communicate.
- Strive towards learning client accounting/tax systems and processes.
- Gaining knowledge of the client’s business and staying current on industry and related tax matters and ability to present information to entire tax team, as well as, propose enhancements to client's future tax planning.
- Demonstrating professionalism and developing collaborative skills in dealings with internal and external clients.
- Use of technology to enhance and streamline the tax preparation and reporting process.
- Assisting in development of potential opportunities and contacts for Real Estate Solutions. Assist in proposal process.
- Continuation of your educational and career growth through self-study, CPA exam preparation and internal/external CPE courses.
How You’ll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
What You Will Need To Succeed
Basic Qualifications
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting
- 3+ years of post-graduate work experience
- Education in compliance with CPA exam requirements
- Experience in partnership or individual taxation
- This role may require travel to clients and FTI offices
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Public Accounting is a plus
- Strong analytical skills and accounting or audit knowledge
- Requisite education and working toward CPA certification
- Knowledge of Excel, MS-Word; familiarity with tax preparation software (GO System preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Compensation
Minimum Pay: $78,500
Maximum Pay: $163,000
Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.
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- Accounting & Auditing11
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Investment & Asset Management3
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior associate jobs across New Jersey.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related field from an accredited institution
- Two to four years of public accounting or corporate tax experience in a relevant industry
- Proficiency in federal and multi-state tax compliance, including New Jersey CBT and GIT
- Experience preparing and reviewing Forms 1120, 1065, or 1040 depending on practice area
- Strong working knowledge of tax research tools such as Thomson Reuters Checkpoint or CCH Intelliconnect
Tax Senior Associate Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax senior associate in New Jersey?
You need a CPA license issued or recognized by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting the state's education and experience requirements. Most candidates enter through a bachelor's degree in accounting, complete a public accounting staff role at a regional or national firm, and advance after two to three years of tax compliance and review work. New Jersey's dense financial services and pharma sectors create steady pathways from staff to senior levels.
How much do tax senior associates make in New Jersey?
Tax senior associates in New Jersey earn a median of about $100,830 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,710 for the lowest 10% to over $167,080 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax senior associates in New Jersey?
Employers hiring tax senior associates in New Jersey right now include EisnerAmper, PwC, and Weaver, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New Jersey's concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, insurance carriers, and Big Four regional offices makes it one of the more consistent hiring markets for this role on the East Coast.
Which New Jersey cities have the most tax senior associate jobs?
Florham Park, Iselin, and Ramsey have the most tax senior associate openings in New Jersey. Newark anchors demand through its financial services and Big Four office presence, while Princeton and Parsippany draw openings from the pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals firms that have long-established headquarters or regional hubs there, and from the mid-size accounting practices serving those corporate clients.
Are there remote tax senior associate jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and more than most fields, since tax compliance and review work is primarily desk-based and document-driven. About 55% of tax senior associate openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly the accounting profession adopted flexible arrangements. The most remote-friendly sub-areas are federal corporate tax compliance and tax provision work, while state and local tax roles tied to New Jersey-specific audits and filings tend to require more in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a tax senior associate in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is entering through a staff tax associate role at one of New Jersey's regional accounting firms or the Big Four offices in Newark, which run structured new-graduate programs that advance candidates to senior level within two to three years. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as audit associate, bookkeeper, or financial analyst can lateral in by emphasizing any tax coursework or compliance exposure. Passing the CPA exam before applying, even without a full license, signals readiness and gives an edge at most New Jersey hiring firms.
Where can I find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current New Jersey openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and target location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing. No signup is needed to search and review open positions.
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