Senior Tax Accountant

The Corporate Tax department for Bessemer Trust is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant for the Woodbridge, NJ location. Successful candidate will work with C-Corporations and Partnerships whose main assets consist of various investment vehicles.

Responsibilities:
• Assist with preparation of Federal and State C-Corporate and Partnership tax returns
• ASC 740 tax accruals
• Quarterly tax estimates
• Research tax compliance projects
• Assist with annual financial statement, federal and state tax audits
• Correspond with various federal and state taxing authorities

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax; CPA/Candidate preferred
• Two to four years of prior tax experience, preferably in public accounting
• Prior experience in the financial industry and multi-state reporting essential
• Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel and tax preparation software such as CCH ProSystem fx TAX
• Working knowledge consolidated entities, and tax research products, preferably CCH or BNA
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Successful candidate must be detail oriented, motivated self-starter , who is committed to excellence
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment 

Founded in 1907, Bessemer Trust is a privately-owned wealth management and investment advisory firm that focuses exclusively on high-net-worth families and their foundations and endowments. The firm oversees more than $62.4 billion in assets for approximately 2,100 relationships and provides an integrated approach to the various investment, tax, legacy planning and philanthropic needs of its clients.