TAX ACCOUNTANT - Somerset, NJ

The Tax Accountant will be responsible for property tax, sales and use tax reporting, sales tax license registrations, business license and certificate registrations, tax resale/exemption certificates and assisting with US state and local tax compliance for all US entities in all US jurisdictions. 

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for filing, paying, and billing back all property tax filings for all entities in all jurisdictions
• Responsible for maintaining up to date property information for each location
• Responsible for opening and closing property tax accounts as needed to ensure property tax filing compliance based on the currently occupied locations
• Prepare data and provide support for property tax and sales and use tax audits for all entities in all jurisdictions
• Research and resolve tax notices for all entities in all jurisdictions

• Register and renew sales tax permits and licenses for a select group of entities in all jurisdictions
• Responsible for working with a 3^rd party provider to gather, upload and review all sales and use tax data and filings for an assigned group of entities in all state and local jurisdictions
• Responsible for obtaining, distributing, and paying all business licenses and certificates for a select group of entities in all jurisdictions
• Responsible for tracking the status of all business licenses and certificates for a select group of entities ensuring compliance in all locations
• Responsible for obtaining all tax resale/exemption certificates for a select group of qualifying entities
• Complete all other tasks and projects assigned by management

 This position assists and reports to the Tax Supervisor.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field is required
• One to three years’ experience with Sales and Use Tax, Property Tax and Business Licensing is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel (i.e. VLOOKUP, pivot tables, advanced formulas)
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy is required
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Proven ability in complex problem solving and use of solid judgment skills
• Proven ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality