Tax Jobs in New Jersey
We're tracking 205 live tax roles in New Jersey.
Salary snapshot
$60k–$400k
Median $118k
Based on 75 live roles with pay data.
Seniority spread
- Analyst113
- Manager26
- Senior/Assistant Manager20
- Director/Head of Tax9
- Senior Manager6
1% offer remote.
Active opportunities
205 live · updated hourly
Associate Tax Accountant
IEEE•Piscataway, New Jersey, United States$65k – $85kAI est.
Posted 1 day ago
Trade Compliance Analyst (REMOTE)
Construction Specialties•Lebanon, NJ, US$60k – $78k
Posted 1 day ago
Consultant-State Regulatory Tax Compliance
Verizon•Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States$81k – $141k
Posted 3 days ago
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Associate Director, International Tax (Hybrid - Rahway, NJ)
MSD•Rahway, New Jersey, United States$129k – $203k
Posted 3 days ago
Senior Tax Analyst-Regulatory Tax Compliance
Verizon•Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States$74k – $121k
Posted 3 days ago
Senior Tax Manager - CPA (PER957987)
RES Consultant Group•Newark, New Jersey, United States$175k – $235kAI est.
Posted 4 days ago
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CPA, Senior Tax Manager - (PER957987)
RES Consultant Group•Newark, NJ, United States$150k – $175k
Posted 5 days ago
Payroll Tax Intern
GenScript/ProBio•Piscataway, New Jersey, United States$25/hr
Posted 5 days ago
Tax Associate - Winter 2028
Grant Thornton•Edison, NJ, United States$72k – $85kAI est.
Posted 6 days ago
Tax Preparer Assistant - Franchise Location
H&R Block•Bergenfield, New Jersey, United States$16 – $17/hrAI est.
Posted 6 days ago
Tax Professional - Franchise Location
H&R Block•Bergenfield, New Jersey, United States$16 – $17/hrAI est.
Posted 6 days ago
Tax Professional - Franchise Location
H&R Block•Toms River, New Jersey, United States$16 – $17/hrAI est.
Posted 6 days ago
Tax Professional - Franchise Location
H&R Block•Phillipsburg, New Jersey, United States$16/hrAI est.
Posted 6 days ago
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Consultant-Regulatory Tax
Verizon•Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States$81k – $141k
Posted 6 days ago
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Tax Director
Rockefeller Capital Management•Hamilton Township, New Jersey, United States$225k – $315kAI est.
Posted 6 days ago
Senior Tax Manager
Hire Point Recruiting•Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States$185k – $250kAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Accounting/Tax Specialist (Bilingual in Korean)
Cesna Recruitment•Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, United States$65k – $85kAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
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Tax Principal or Signing Director - NY/NJ
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Livingston, New Jersey, United States …$195k – $400k
Posted 1 week ago
Accounting/Tax Specialist (Bilingual in Korean)
Cesna Group•Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, United States$65k – $85kAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Senior Associate - 1040/990-PF Returns
SAX Advisory Group•Parsippany, New Jersey, United States …$95k – $110k
Posted 1 week ago
About this market
Market context
The tax profession in New Jersey encompasses a wide array of specializations catering to individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations operating within the state's complex tax framework. Professionals advise on compliance, planning, and controversy resolution across various state and local taxes, as well as federal tax matters.
New Jersey's tax landscape is notable for its high property taxes, a progressive income tax ranging from 1.4% to 10.75% (for incomes over $1 million), and a statewide sales tax rate of 6.625%. The state also has a Corporation Business Tax (CBT) with a 9% rate on taxable net income over $100,000, and a Gross Income Tax (GIT) for individuals. The Division of Taxation, within the Department of the Treasury, is the primary agency responsible for administering state tax laws.
What's driving demand
- High property taxes drive demand for property tax specialists and appealing assessments.
- Complex corporate tax structure, including CBT and GILTI considerations for businesses with global operations.
- Wealth management and estate planning due to high net worth individuals and substantial inheritance tax considerations (though NJ estate tax was repealed, inheritance tax remains for certain beneficiaries).
- Ongoing changes in federal tax law (e.g., TCJA, Inflation Reduction Act) requiring state-level adjustments and planning.
Regulatory timeline
- 2023-12-22S.B. 4064 / A.B. 5323 - New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Tax Incentive RevisionsEnactedsource
- 2023-05-25Adjustments to Homestead Benefit Program Eligibility and BenefitsAnnounced/Implementedsource
- 2023-01-01New Jersey Pass-Through Business Alternative Income Tax (PTBAIT) EnhancementsEffective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023source
Credentials that matter
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)essential
- Juris Doctor (JD) / LL.M. in Taxationessential
- Enrolled Agent (EA)essential
- Certified Tax Preparer (CTP)nice to have
Skills & tools
SALT nexus and apportionment analysisCorporation Business Tax (CBT) compliance and planningNew Jersey Gross Income Tax (GIT) preparationSales and Use Tax complianceProperty Tax assessment appealsTax Credits and Incentives (e.g., Grow NJ, Emerge NJ)Tax research platforms (Checkpoint, BNA, CCH)Tax software (UltraTax, GoSystem Tax RS, OneSource)Microsoft Excel (advanced)Communication and client advisory