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Balfour Beatty

Tax Accountant

Woodcliff Lake, NJ · On-site

$59.80K - $99.74K/yr

Summary Balfour Beatty Management, Inc., located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ is seeking an entry level Tax Accountant to support the corporate tax function with a primary focus on income tax compliance and ...

City of New York

City Tax Auditor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

The TA&E Division is seeking fifty (50) highly motivated and enthusiastic entry-level auditors to ... S. taxation, advanced accounting, and cost accounting; or 2. An associate degree or 60 semester ...

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc.

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Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$18/hr

As a Seasonal Entry Level Tax Preparer, you will be responsible for providing guidance, explaining ... Experience in accounting, finance, retail, bookkeeping, or tax preferred. * Bachelor's degree in ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level tax accountant in Rutherford, NJ is $26.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.59 and $30.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant

Balfour Beatty

Woodcliff Lake, NJ • On-site

$59.80K - $99.74K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Balfour Beatty US rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 77 rated construction

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry's assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation's largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Our Benefits
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
And more!
Summary
Balfour Beatty Management, Inc., located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ is seeking an entry level Tax Accountant to support the corporate tax function with a primary focus on income tax compliance and tax provision (ASC 740).
This role assists with federal and state income tax filings, annual tax provisions, and tax-related accounting and reporting activities. The position is well-suited for a recent graduate or early-career professional seeking to build a foundation in corporate taxation with an in-house environment.
This is a hybrid position with a weekly work schedule that consists of two days at the office and three days from home.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Assist with preparation of the federal, state, and local corporate income, partnership and franchise tax returns, including extensions and estimated tax payments.
  • Gather, organize, and prepare supporting documentation and workpapers for tax filings.
  • Support responses to tax notices and information requests from taxing authorities under supervision.
  • Coordinate data requests with internal accounting, finance, and external tax advisors.
  • Assist in preparation of annual income tax provisions under ASC740 including supporting workpapers and analysis for IFRS and U.S. GAAP financial statements.
  • Analysis of deferred tax assets and liabilities including maintaining cumulative deferred tax balances with supporting workpapers.
  • Research and analyze tax laws and prepare final field reports for risk assessment reviews.
  • Management and analysis of all tax accounts. Requires interaction with internal finance departments.
  • Prepare depreciation expense schedules. Maintain fixed asset system.
  • Investigate and resolve state tax notices.
  • Research state and local tax rules for project bid requests.
  • Participate in process improvements and automation initiatives (including AI) within the tax function.

Analysis and Decision Making
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required along with the ability to work independently.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • Process-oriented mindset with interest in automation and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field.
  • Foundational understanding of accounting concepts, financial statements, or data analysis (through coursework or experience)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to work with complex data sets
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, data organization, basic analysis)
  • Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, reporting-driven environment

Preferred Requirements
  • Internship or entry-level experience in corporate tax or public accounting
  • Exposure to ASC 740/Income tax accounting
  • Familiarity with tax compliance or provision software (e.g., OneSource, Corptax, CCH Axcess, Alteryx, or similar)
  • Exposure to or interest in AI-enabled tools, automation, or data analytics used in accounting or tax processes
  • Exposure to ERP of financial systems (e.g., JD Edwards, HFM, Sage, Yardi, Timberline or similar)
  • Desire to pursue CPA or other relevant tax/accounting certifications

Pay Rate: $59,800 to $99,736.*
*This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

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