Accounting Assistant Manager (Ridgefield Park, NJ)

Key Responsibilities 

Tax & Compliance

• 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

Accounting Close & Asset Management

• 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

Treasury & Cash Management

• 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