Tax Entry Level Accountant - State and Local Tax Niche- 2025

Withum
United States, New Jersey, Whippany
Dec 02, 2024
Looking to work at a firm with unbeatable culture? Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm. Founded in 1974 with headquarters in Princeton, NJ, the firm has offices in major cities and financial centers across the country. It's a place where inclusion and innovation intersect, and curiosity thrives. At Withum, you can design a long-term career path with professional experiences that meet your distinct interests, whether you're a recent college graduate or established in your career. Be in a Position of StrengthSM. Start your career at Withum. WithumSmith+Brown is seeking accounting majors who graduated in Spring 2025 or graduating Summer 2025 to start November 2025in our dynamic State and Local Tax practice. These positions offer the opportunity to work directly with other accounting professionals in performing state and local tax engagements for our diverse client base. Along with a team supervised by a Manager or Partner, you will: Prepare a variety of sales and income tax returns Register clients with various state agencies Research and resolve inquiries from tax jurisdictions and clients Be highly responsive to clients and various government tax agencies regarding notices and requests for information Apply critical thinking to research nexus, sourcing, and taxability for all jurisdictions in various industries Remain current on new tax legislation and tax guidance from states Identify, assess, and document the tax implications of any such changes Assist clients with defending audits from various states Analyze and review client accounting records and financial statements as needed for state and local tax purposes Assist clients with all state and local tax issues Ability to work on a wide range of state and local tax issues Qualifications: Graduated or graduating college student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting GPA of 3.0 or higher Ability to commute to one of our office locations Excellent interpersonal and computer skills Those graduating with 150 credits and who have had a prior internship with a public accounting firm, preferred. Be in a Position of Strength ^SM. Start your career at Withum. WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all personnel practices, including (but not limited to) recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, discipline, evaluation, benefits, transfers, educational assistance, and social and recreational activities. Our goal is to establish and maintain a work environment free from discrimination, coercion, and harassment. While the firm will not hire or promote any person who is not qualified for a job, we wish for our firm to be known as one that welcomes all qualified applicants, including those historically discriminated against, such as women, minority, disabled, and veteran applicants at all job levels and encourages their hire and promotion. *Pursuant to the San Francisco FairChance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.* For positions in New York City, the compensation for this position ranges from $70,000- $80,000. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website athttps://www.withum.com/careers/. *No sponsorship is available for this position.*