Corporate Accountant

Job Description

NIKSUN is the recognized worldwide leader in making the Unknown Known, by using next generation technology that revolutionizes the way networks and services are secured, protected, and managed. The company develops and deploys a complete range of award-winning forensics, compliance, security surveillance, and performance management solutions for applications ranging from core infrastructures to edge and branch environments.

Job Description

Reporting to the VP Finance, the Corporate Accountant will collaborate and coordinate the company financial operations and ensure company accounting procedures and reporting conform to generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, the candidate will be supporting the efforts to automate and digitalize accounting processes and services for seamless daily operation and to remain current in a competitive market.

Primary Responsibilities:

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• Prepare, reconcile, and analyze financial data, prepare reports, statements, and projections
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• Prepare and submit state sales tax filings and handle sales tax compliance issues. Coordinate with State Agencies for new state registrations. Ensure accurate Sales Tax invoicing in coordination with Billing Department
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• Handle inventory costing and valuation
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• Process semimonthly payroll and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax obligations
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• Invoice collection, Customer Management and Credit Analysis
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• Coordinate commercial insurance renewals and prepare necessary work items
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• Assist in monthly closing, and General Ledger Analysis
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• Assist in preparation of company tax returns and payment of quarterly taxes and 1099 filings
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• Assist in preparation and submission of government census reports and various state regulatory reports
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• Assist in foreign subsidiary accounting and reporting
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• Assist in R&D tax credit classification and preparation for appropriate adjustment in corporate taxation
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• Performs other duties as required and assigned
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Required Skills and Qualifications

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• At least 5 years of experience in professional or mid-level finance or accounting position
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• Ability to analyze and reconcile financial data, prepare reports, statements, and projections
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• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
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• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
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• Must have hands-on experience in Multi State Sales Tax Returns preparation and filing
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• Familiar with automated accounting software and financial reporting systems. Experience with Sage Quantum Accounting is highly preferred
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• Hands-on experience in processing semimonthly payroll batches. Experience with ADP-WorkforceNow is highly preferred
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• Experience in handling inventory costing and valuation, and Accounting in Manufacturing set up
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• Experience in preparing schedules for commercial insurance renewals
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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• Excellent knowledge and skills with Excel
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• Ability to maintain confidentiality
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• Ability to effectively prioritize time sensitive deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
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Educational Requirements

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• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with strong accounting experience
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• CPA preferred
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