Accounting Assistant Manager (Ridgefield Park, NJ)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Record and reconcile import/customs costs, reclassify in-transit accounts, and verify import payment remittances.
• Operate and maintain tax platforms including Avalara, corporate tax systems, and Sunshine Act reporting.
• Execute monthly close processes including journal entry preparation, supporting documentation, and account code/cost center verification.
• Manage fixed asset lifecycle including additions, depreciation review, transfers, disposals, and periodic physical inventory reconciliation.
• 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.
• Review payment requests and support timely payment execution; verify wire transfers and settlements.
• Manage accounts payable including invoice review, payment scheduling, and vendor payment processing.
• Collaborate with outsourced personnel and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient cash management and payment operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, 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.
• Experience managing fixed assets and accounts payable functions.
• 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.
• Familiarity with import/customs accounting and international wire transfers preferred.
• Experience with Sunshine Act or medical device/dental industry reporting preferred.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 annually.
• Medical and Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance, 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.
• 11 Paid Holidays per year.