Tax and Compliance Senior Specialist

Fedway•Basking Ridge, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Fedway Associates is seeking a Tax and Compliance Senior Specialist to manage the organization’s corporate tax filings and compliance across multiple entities, states, and regulatory authorities. The role works with external tax providers and internal accounting teams to review and prepare tax and compliance returns, research tax laws, support audits, and identify legally compliant approaches to minimize audit risk. The specialist oversees corporate tax filings, regulatory registrations and licenses, tax planning support, tax documentation, audit coordination, ongoing monitoring of tax-law changes, benefit-program compliance, and real estate tax matters. This is a fully on-site position in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, with less than 10% travel as needed for real estate and local tax appeals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
At least 5 years of progressive federal and multistate corporate tax experience.
Advanced proficiency in financial reporting systems and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
Proficiency with tax preparation or research software, such as Thomson Reuters, CCH Axcess, or Sage.
High attention to detail and advanced analytical and mathematical capabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively between departments.
Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
Ability to sit, stand, and move about the office regularly; may occasionally need to lift/lower, push, carry, or pull up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Taxation.
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Responsibilities

Review and/or prepare federal, state, and local tax returns—including income, HUT, UEZ, payroll, Organic, Alcoholic Beverage, litter, sales/use, unclaimed property, and benefit-plan returns—and meet regulatory deadlines across multiple entities and states.
Provide tax information for corporate income tax returns to outside preparers and review returns before filing.
Ensure payroll and related tax filings, including Forms 940 and 941, state forms, W-2s, and 1095-C, are filed accurately and on time.
Oversee state registrations, business licenses, and annual reports needed to maintain good standing across multiple entities and states.
Advise management on tax implications of business decisions, mergers, acquisitions, and new products or territories.
Work with outside accountants on quarterly tax estimates for owners.
Maintain detailed tax documentation, databases, and schedules to support filings and review by external accountants and auditors.
Serve as the primary liaison during federal or state tax audits and assist with internal financial audits.
Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on company operations and risk.
Collaborate with the accounting department to ensure financial data, payroll, and expenses align with filed returns.
Work with internal management teams to review real estate taxes and, when needed, file appeals for portfolio locations.
Prepare, file, and maintain compliance for pension, 401(k), and health and welfare benefit programs.
Coordinate with external auditors and internal finance teams to file Form 5500 when needed.