Tax Jobs in New Jersey
We're tracking 204 live tax roles in New Jersey.
Salary snapshot
$60k–$400k
Median $118k
Based on 75 live roles with pay data.
Seniority spread
- Analyst112
- Manager26
- Senior/Assistant Manager20
- Director/Head of Tax9
- Senior Manager6
1% offer remote.
Active opportunities
204 live · updated hourly
Accounting / Tax Specialist (Korean Bilingual)
Cesna Recruitment•Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, United States$70k – $85k
Posted 1 week ago
Accounting / Tax Specialist (Korean Bilingual)
Cesna Group•Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, United States$70k – $85k
Posted 1 week ago
Senior Director, Tax & Treasury
Collectors•Jersey City, New Jersey, United States$250k – $310k
Posted 1 week ago
Export Trade Compliance Manager
Subaru of America•Camden, NJ, United States$135k – $175k
Posted 1 week ago
Tax CPA - Wealth Management & Advisory
AlphaHire•Oradell, New Jersey, United States$85k – $115kAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Maywood, New Jersey, United States$18 – $24/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Howell Township, New Jersey, United States$17 – $21/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Stafford Township, New Jersey, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Hillsborough Township, New Jersey, United States$18 – $24/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Mantua Township, New Jersey, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Riverside Township, New Jersey, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Rutherford, New Jersey, United States$18 – $24/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Cherry Hill Mall, New Jersey, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•West New York, New Jersey, United States$18 – $24/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Irvington, New Jersey, United States$18 – $24/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Brick Township, New Jersey, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•West Milford, New Jersey, United States$18 – $24/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Mount Holly, New Jersey, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Tax Associate
H&R Block•Maple Shade, New Jersey, United States$16 – $20/hrAI est.
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