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Posted August 03, 2026

Tax Staff Accountant

CG Team
Eatontown, NJ, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Qualifications & Responsibilities:

  • 2 - 3 years accounting experience.
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field.
  • CPA license or candidacy a bonus.
  • Prepare certain Federal and state income tax returns.
  • Learn and/or perform tax research.
  • Become familiar with United States tax reform legislation and guidance.
  • Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
  • Become familiar with analyzing financial reports and book to tax differences.
  • Become knowledgeable with Cg tax and accounting software solutions.
  • Work with senior staff to ensure that clients comply with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
  • Help research and correct any discrepancies in tax filings.
  • Work with senior staff to identify tax savings strategies and client recommendations.
  • Participate in training and other educational opportunities.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by Cg Senior Management, when necessary.
  • This position is hybrid; a combination of remote and in-office work. In-office work will be determined by Cg management and/or client needs.

Location: Hybrid

Salary Range: $70,000 - $82,000 annually

Benefits for Full Time, Exempt Employees

  • Health Insurance
    • High Deductible Health Plan
    • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
    • Coverage begins on the first month after one full month of employment

  • Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance (at no cost to employee)



  • Employee Assistance Program (at no cost to employee)



  • Voluntary Benefit Plans
    • Dental
    • Life Insurance and AD&D
    • Short Term Disability
    • Vision
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity & Accident
    • Legal
    • Section 125 (Flex Spending Account)
    • Accident



  • Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy

  • Holiday Time
    • Plus one additional floating holiday per year
    • Tax Day – the firm is closed for a full day the first Friday following April 15th

  • Summer Fridays
    • Office closed on Fridays beginning the first Friday in June and ending the Friday of Labor Day weekend

  • 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan
    • With auto enrollment upon eligibility and employer match

  • Team Bonus Plan
    • Paid subjectively based on billable/total hours, realization, and goals met



  • New Team Member Referral Bonus
    • Based on specified requirements included years of professional experience

  • New Business Referral Bonus
    • For recurring and non-recurring business based on specified parameters

  • Reimbursement for Relevant Licenses and Dues



  • CPA Exam Bonus
    • Monetary bonus and reimbursement towards expenses upon passing all four parts of the exam
    • Bonuses also available for additional professional designations

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