Tax Accountant

Aston Carter

$125K — $175K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA required or strongly preferred.
  • 10+ years of tax experience, ideally with high-net-worth individuals or closely held businesses.
  • Extensive experience preparing complex individual, trust, estate, gift, and partnership tax returns.
  • Advanced proficiency with Bloomberg Tax for research and analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review complex tax returns for high-net-worth individuals and entities.
  • Manage all aspects of tax compliance for ultra-high-net-worth clients.
  • Conduct in-depth tax research to support positions and strategies.
  • Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Advise clients on tax implications of diverse financial activities.
  • Prepare tax projections to aid in client financial and tax planning.
  • Respond to tax notices and assist with audits.

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Tax Accountant with 10+ years of progressive tax experience supporting high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), family offices, executives, and closely held businesses. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in individual, trust, gift, and estate taxation, as well as advanced tax research capabilities utilizing Bloomberg Tax (BNA).
This individual will play a key role in managing complex tax compliance, conducting tax research, identifying planning opportunities, and advising clients on a wide range of tax matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and closely held entities.
  • Manage all aspects of tax compliance and reporting for ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.
  • Conduct in-depth tax research utilizing Bloomberg Tax (BNA), IRS guidance, and other authoritative resources to support tax positions and planning strategies.
  • Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide recommendations related to income, estate, gift, trust, and partnership taxation.
  • Advise clients on the tax implications of investments, business transactions, real estate holdings, and wealth transfer strategies.
  • Prepare tax projections and estimates to assist clients with financial and tax planning initiatives.
  • Respond to federal, state, and local tax notices and assist with examinations and audits.
  • Collaborate with attorneys, wealth advisors, family office personnel, and external stakeholders on tax-related matters.
  • Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate potential impacts to clients and leadership.
  • Maintain detailed workpapers and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and firm standards.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA required or strongly preferred.
  • 10+ years of tax experience, preferably supporting high-net-worth individuals, family offices, private clients, or closely held businesses.
  • Extensive experience preparing and reviewing complex individual, trust, estate, gift, and partnership tax returns.
  • Advanced proficiency with Bloomberg Tax (formerly BNA) for tax research and technical analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
  • Experience with tax planning and consulting for high-net-worth clients.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Brooklyn, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $175000.00/yr.
Health benefits, retirement plan, Paid time off, paid holidays
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

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