Tax Associate
HBK • Paramus, New Jersey • Full Time
Posted on Wed, May 6, 2026
Tax Associate
HBK is growing, now a Top 50 accounting firm according to Accounting Today magazine and a Top 100 registered investment advisory according to Financial Advisor Magazine. Our hundreds of collaborating professionals have created and foster thousands of close, caring, supportive client relationships.
Growth requires talent, so we continue to seek capable, dedicated professionals in all aspects of financial services. Our recruits choose their career paths. We want you to excel in your career as part of a dynamic team, and we provide the support and the resources to help you succeed. The breadth and depth of experience we offer you is unique in the marketplace.
We are entrepreneurs working with entrepreneurs, owners working with people who are owners of small and mid-size businesses, the heartbeat of our country. We are more consultants than number crunchers, an influence in our communities as well as our clients and their finances. When we go home at night, we know we’ve made something happen for our clients. If you want a career that is all about helping people, you’re the kind of person we’re looking for. Please read on to discover if you could see yourself joining the HBK Family as our newest Tax Associate.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 0-2 years of accounting experience
- Knowledge of the basic accounting concepts
- Have insight and demonstrate ability to handle in-charge responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform interim accounting services (monthly or quarterly) of small companies where the work is of a repetitive nature and prepare substantiating work papers in a format that is sufficiently detailed for a reviewer to evaluate.
- Prepare work papers that are organized, neat, cross-referenced, and supported by conclusions.
- Take ownership of engagements, meet (or beat) established deadlines and budgets.
- Update and calculate depreciation and amortization and enter asset activity into depreciation software.
- Prepare payroll tax, sales and other local tax, personal property and simple to average income tax returns.
- Be able to compile raw data into trial balance format, including recapping cash receipts and disbursements.
- Prepare tax returns as needed using HBK software.
- Prepare tax adjusting journal entries tax reconciliation and perform import into tax software.
- Practice effective communication when completing all tasks.
- Identify problem areas that need to be discussed with engagement leader.
- Follow firm procedures and comply with firm policies as outlined in the Human Resource Manual.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and firm business.
- Keep up to date on all professional pronouncements.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Maintain professional conduct at client offices and internally.
- Take the CPA exam at every offering and pass it within two years of hire.
- Know how to use reference materials as needed using HBK resources in researching situations involving non-complex tax questions.
- Know how to use reference materials such as PPC and CCH in researching non-complex accounting questions.
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Competitive Compensation
- Lucrative New Business & Employee Referral Bonuses
- Anniversary Bonus
- Open Paid-time-off policy for professional staff
- We provide a flexible work environment to offer work/life balance
- 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Affordable Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Affordable Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
- 9 Paid holidays
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Annual Performance Reviews
- And Much More…
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
- The salary range for this role is $68,000 - $78,000.
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