What credentials matter for New Jersey Indirect Tax roles?

Employers most often look for: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), MST (Master of Science in Taxation).

What do New Jersey Indirect Tax roles pay?

Across 11 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $75k–$230k.

Who's hiring for New Jersey Indirect Tax?

Live employer mix: In-house / industry 67%, Boutique / mid-tier 33%.

Indirect Tax Jobs in New Jersey

We're tracking 17 live indirect tax roles in New Jersey.

Salary snapshot

$75k–$230k

Median $118k

Based on 11 live roles with pay data.

Seniority spread

Senior/Assistant Manager
4
Director/Head of Tax
2
Analyst
2
Manager
2
Senior Manager
2

Active opportunities

17 live · updated hourly

About this market

Market context

Indirect Tax in New Jersey primarily refers to Sales and Use Tax (SUT), levied on the sale of most tangible personal property and certain services within the state. Businesses are responsible for collecting this tax from consumers and remitting it to the state.

New Jersey's statewide sales tax rate is 6.625%. Exemptions apply to certain goods and services, including most food sold for home consumption, clothing, and footwear. Businesses selling taxable goods or services in New Jersey must register with the New Jersey Division of Taxation. The state is a member of the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board, simplifying compliance for businesses with nexus in multiple member states.

What's driving demand

E-commerce Growth
Economic Nexus Compliance
Digital Services Taxation Development

Regulatory timeline

2024-01-01New Jersey Minimum Wage Increase Affecting CreditsEnacted
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2023-05-15New Jersey Supreme Court Decision on Retroactive Sales Tax SourcingDecided
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Credentials that matter

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)essential
MST (Master of Science in Taxation)nice to have

Skills & tools

Sales and Use Tax Compliance Software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex)Tax Research Platforms (e.g., CCH, Thomson Reuters)Microsoft ExcelTaxability Matrix DevelopmentNexus DeterminationAudit Defense

Adjacent specialisms

Nearby jurisdictions

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Frequently asked

What is indirect tax in New Jersey?: Indirect Tax in New Jersey primarily refers to Sales and Use Tax (SUT), levied on the sale of most tangible personal property and certain services within the state. Businesses are responsible for collecting this tax from consumers and remitting it to the state.
How does indirect tax work in New Jersey?: New Jersey's statewide sales tax rate is 6.625%. Exemptions apply to certain goods and services, including most food sold for home consumption, clothing, and footwear. Businesses selling taxable goods or services in New Jersey must register with the New Jersey Division of Taxation. The state is a member of the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board, simplifying compliance for businesses with nexus in multiple member states.
What credentials matter for New Jersey Indirect Tax roles?: Employers most often look for: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), MST (Master of Science in Taxation).
Which tools and systems appear in New Jersey Indirect Tax job specs?: Commonly cited: Sales and Use Tax Compliance Software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex), Tax Research Platforms (e.g., CCH, Thomson Reuters), Microsoft Excel, Taxability Matrix Development, Nexus Determination, Audit Defense.
What do New Jersey Indirect Tax roles pay?: Across 11 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $75k–$230k.
Who's hiring for New Jersey Indirect Tax?: Live employer mix: In-house / industry 67%, Boutique / mid-tier 33%.
How many New Jersey Indirect Tax roles are live right now?: 17 live roles on taxjobs.ai.

Salary snapshot

Seniority spread

Active opportunities

Tax Director

Seasonal Tax Senior | Private Client Services

Tax Accountant - Piscataway, NJ

Tax Supervisor

Senior Property Tax Analyst

Tax & Grant Associate

Tax CPA - Private Client & Financial Planning

Tax CPA - Private Client & Financial Planning

Tax Manager

Tax Manager - Private Client Services

KERING Senior Indirect Tax Accountant

Associate Director, Regional Tax Americas

Property Tax Appeal Attorney

Senior Tax Accountant

Director, North America Tax

Tax Senior Manager - Private Client Services (PCS)