Corporate Accountant

NIKSUN is the recognized worldwide leader in making the Unknown Known, by using next generation technology that revolutionizes the way networks and services are secured, protected, and managed. The company develops and deploys a complete range of award-winning forensics, compliance, security surveillance, and performance management solutions for applications ranging from core infrastructures to edge and branch environments.

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Job DescriptionReporting to the VP Finance, the Corporate Accountant will collaborate and coordinate the company financial operations and ensure company accounting procedures and reporting conform to generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, the candidate will be supporting the efforts to automate and digitalize accounting processes and services for seamless daily operation and to remain current in a competitive market.
Primary Responsibilities:Prepare, reconcile, and analyze financial data, prepare reports, statements, and projectionsPrepare and submit state sales tax filings and handle sales tax compliance issues. Coordinate with State Agencies for new state registrations. Ensure accurate Sales Tax invoicing in coordination with Billing DepartmentHandle inventory costing and valuationProcess semimonthly payroll and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax obligationsInvoice collection, Customer Management and Credit AnalysisCoordinate commercial insurance renewals and prepare necessary work itemsAssist in monthly closing, and General Ledger AnalysisAssist in preparation of company tax returns and payment of quarterly taxes and 1099 filingsAssist in preparation and submission of government census reports and various state regulatory reportsAssist in foreign subsidiary accounting and reportingAssist in R&D tax credit classification and preparation for appropriate adjustment in corporate taxationPerforms other duties as required and assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications At least 5 years of experience in professional or mid-level finance or accounting positionAbility to analyze and reconcile financial data, prepare reports, statements, and projectionsKnowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesKnowledge of federal and state financial regulationsMust have hands-on experience in Multi State Sales Tax Returns preparation and filingFamiliar with automated accounting software and financial reporting systems. Experience with Sage Quantum Accounting is highly preferredHands-on experience in processing semimonthly payroll batches. xzbcwsv Experience with ADP-WorkforceNow is highly preferredExperience in handling inventory costing and valuation, and Accounting in Manufacturing set upExperience in preparing schedules for commercial insurance renewalsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent knowledge and skills with ExcelAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to effectively prioritize time sensitive deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
Educational RequirementsBachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with strong accounting experienceCPA preferred