Tax Accountant - Piscataway, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manage sales and use tax compliance activities, including transaction uploads, reconciliations, return preparation, filings, payments, and exemption certificate management.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and third-party tax providers, ensuring accurate tax reporting and resolution of tax-related issues.
• Perform monthly tax account reconciliations, analyze discrepancies between systems, and maintain accurate tax records and reporting schedules.
• Prepare, file, and coordinate payment of property tax returns and assessments, including related accrual reconciliations and expense allocations.
• Support income, corporate, gross receipts, and other tax reporting requirements by preparing calculations, schedules, workpapers, and related documentation.
• Partner with auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders to support audits, respond to tax notices, maintain registrations and business licenses, and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Drive tax process improvements, manage tax calendars and help desk inquiries, provide tax guidance to employees and customers, and assist with special projects and additional tax-related responsibilities as needed.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highschool diploma or GED, required
• Bachelor’s Degree: Accounting specialization, required
• Minimum 2-4 years of Tax Accounting experience
• Knowledge of sales and use tax compliance, exemption certificate management, and corporate tax reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, general ledger systems, and reconciliation processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and attention to detail.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foley, Incorporated does not discriminate against any person applying for employment based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a covered Veteran, or any other legally protected status.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60.300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60.741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and protected veteran status, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.