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Tax Accountant

Job in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listing for: Foster McKay
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Tax Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking a detail-oriented Tax Accountant to join a collaborative accounting and tax team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional looking to build hands‑on experience across sales & use tax, property tax, business licensing, and state and local tax compliance within a multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional environment. The Tax Accountant will be responsible for managing key compliance activities across U.S. entities and jurisdictions while partnering with internal teams and third‑party providers to ensure accurate and timely filings.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the registration and renewal of sales tax permits and licenses across applicable jurisdictions.
  • Prepare, file, and coordinate payment of property tax filings for multiple entities and locations.
  • Maintain accurate and current property information for company locations.
  • Open and close property tax accounts as locations are added, changed, or closed to ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Assist with property tax and sales & use tax audits, including gathering data and preparing supporting documentation.
  • Research and resolve federal, state, and local tax notices and compliance issues.
  • Partner with third‑party tax providers to gather, upload, review, and reconcile sales and use tax data and filings.
  • Obtain, renew, distribute, and track business licenses and certificates across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Monitor licensing deadlines and requirements to ensure all locations remain compliant.
  • Obtain and maintain resale and tax exemption certificates for qualifying entities.
  • Assist with additional state and local tax projects and initiatives as needed.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • 1-3 years of experience in sales & use tax, property tax, business licensing, or a related tax/accounting function preferred.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and advanced formulas.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, problem solving, and managing multiple moving pieces while gaining broad exposure to state and local tax compliance.

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