Junior Tax Accountant

Job Description

Jr. Tax Accountant – US Group Services | Demant

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Demant, located in Somerset, NJ. As part of a 4,860-person organization, Demant relies on this position to provide essential support in maintaining U.S. state and local tax compliance across all operating jurisdictions. This role is crucial for assisting with various tax reporting, license registrations, and certificate management, ensuring the company meets all applicable state and local tax requirements.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Somerset, NJ
• Pay: $60000–$70000 yearly
• Mission: This role ensures timely and accurate compliance with U.S. state and local tax requirements.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, advanced formulas)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Property Tax Compliance: Assist with the preparation, filing, payment, and internal billing of all property tax returns for all entities in all jurisdictions.
• Property Record Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date property information for each business location and manage property tax accounts as needed.
• Sales & Use Tax Collaboration: Collaborate with third-party providers to gather, upload, and review all sales and use tax data and filings for all entities.
• Business License Administration: Assist with obtaining, distributing, paying, and tracking the status and renewal dates of all business licenses and certificates.
• Exemption Certificate Management: Obtain and maintain all tax resale and exemption certificates for qualifying entities and prepare annual surveys and census reports.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field is preferred.
• Experience: One to three years’ experience with Sales and Use Tax, Property Tax, and Business Licensing is preferred.
• Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office, including advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, advanced formulas); excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy; strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure; proven ability in complex problem solving and use of solid judgment skills; proven ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines; ability to maintain confidentiality.