Tax Accountant

Aston Carter • Livingston, NJ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Accountant will play a key role in overseeing corporate tax compliance, reporting, and analysis across multiple jurisdictions. This individual will partner closely with finance leadership to ensure accurate tax treatment of business activities while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

Requirements

• Five or more years of progressive experience in corporate tax or public accounting (candidates with 3+ years of highly relevant experience will be considered)
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and Word, including advanced spreadsheet functionality such as lookups and pivot reporting
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex tax concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and external advisors
• Proven aptitude for researching, analyzing, and applying tax law to real‑world business scenarios

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to manufacturing or multi‑facility environments is helpful, but not mandatory
• Prior experience working with enterprise accounting or fixed‑asset systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and submission of U.S. federal corporate and partnership tax filings, as well as multi‑state income and franchise returns, resolving any technical or electronic filing challenges as they arise
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to assess tax implications of operational activity, including allocation and apportionment considerations across multiple entities or locations
• Support federal and state tax examinations by assembling documentation, clarifying transactional details, and responding to audit inquiries or notices
• Prepare annual income tax provisions, reconciliations, and related disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including maintaining detailed supporting schedules
• Research evolving tax legislation and regulatory developments, translating findings into practical guidance and identifying potential planning or optimization opportunities
• Perform specialized tax calculations related to international and interest limitation regulations, including global minimum tax and deduction limitation provisions

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)
• FlexTime Available
• Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, Cash Balance, Pension Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed