Tax & Compliance Accountant (Ridgefield Park, NJ)

Key Responsibilities

Tax & Compliance

• Manage U.S. corporate tax obligations including quarterly and annual tax provision bookings, adjustment data preparation, and filing data review
• Prepare state sales tax filing data, manage exemption certificates, verify tax rate application, and confirm nexus determinations
• Monitor and manage state and local compliance filing requirements; coordinate data submissions to external tax firms

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with outsourced personnel, including external tax firms and accounting service providers, to ensure timely and accurate completion of compliance and reporting requirements
• Operate and maintain tax platforms including Avalara, corporate tax systems, and Sunshine Act reporting

Accounting Close

• Execute monthly close processes including journal entry preparation, supporting documentation, and account code/cost center verification
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of closing data
• Coordinate with outsourced accounting personnel to support month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong exposure to U.S. tax compliance (corporate tax, sales tax, nexus analysis)
• Hands-on experience with Avalara or similar sales tax platforms
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes
• Ability to independently coordinate with external tax counsel and vendors
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience managing relationships with outsourced personnel and cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience in a U.S. subsidiary of a foreign multinational company preferred

Compensations & Benefits

• Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 annually
• Medical and Dental insurance
• Vision,100% Company sponsored
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, 100% Company sponsored
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 100% Company sponsored
• 401(k) plan with a company match up to 5%
• PTO (15 days for first year-[6 days paid vacation,9 sick days]);(20 days for second year)
• Birthday PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays per year