Job Title: Staff Account - Sales Use Tax
Location: Moorestown, NJ
Workplace: Onsite
About the Role
Our client, a well-established, privately held manufacturer, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its finance team. This role offers broad exposure across general ledger accounting, sales and use tax, and fixed assets, with strong opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative finance organization.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, curious, and motivated to build technical accounting skills while contributing meaningfully to month-end close and ongoing financial operations.
Responsibilities
Sales & Use Tax
- Analyze and file Sales and Use Tax for all applicable states monthly within the due dates provided by the states
- Reconcile Vertex Sales Tax system reports to general ledger and Oracle reports to ensure filings are accurate and review any outstanding items
- Maintain electronic files for sales tax returns and customer tax exemptions
- Work with IT team and Vertex team to ensure reports are accurate
- Record payments of Sales Tax timely in the Accounts Payable system and provide necessary documentation for compliance with the approval process
- Research and update taxability matrix as needed for sales tax review
- Assist with creating sales tax estimated based on proposals provided by the sales and service teams using taxability matrix and Vertex software
- Evaluate possible efficiencies with the ERP system and Vertex
General Accounting Responsibilities
- Analyze and research various accounts
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and account reconciliations
- Support the Finance team with reporting and analysis
- Perform other accounting duties associated with the Finance department
- Participate in month-end and year-end close, including accruals and reconciliations
- Analyze and research general ledger accounts
- Support financial reporting and ad hoc analysis
- Assist with additional accounting projects and responsibilities as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Oracle ERP and/or Vertex experience preferred but not required
- Strong communication skills through e-mail, telephone, and instant messaging
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must be self-driven creative, and motivated to build new skills and grow with the position
- Curious mindset, willing to ask questions in order to gain confidence to make decisions
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Ability to comprehend fast-paced business issues and practices
- Must have 2+ years in an Accounting Role, preferably with Sales and Use tax filing experience
Juno is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. It's expected that all employees are aware of this policy and that they create an environment that's sensitive and respectful to all individuals.