Accounting Manager - New Jersey

Zendesk; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zendesk in Jersey City is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to lead tax, accounting, budgeting and forecasting for US entities and select global entities. You will manage month-end closes, tax filings, and crypto-related licenses, ensuring compliance with US and international regulations and coordinating with auditors.

The role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented self-starter with at least 5 years in corporate tax and strong US GAAP knowledge. Full-time on-site role in Jersey City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation or finance is required; master’s in tax or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate tax, including public accounting or industry.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, federal, state, local and international tax laws.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Managing month-end close for US entities, including revenue/cost recognition, reconciliation, inter-company cost sharing and AP/AR.
• Open new accounts including bank, crypto, and OTC accounts.
• Optimize payments, budgeting and cost analysis to improve efficiency.
• Maintain internal cash reconciliation and payment review.
• Oversee foreign subsidiaries’ bank and crypto accounts.
• Manage preparation/review of federal, state, local and international tax returns.
• Ensure timely filing of tax forms/payments; support audits.
• Develop tax strategies to minimize liabilities and advise on tax implications of transactions.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax agencies; liaise with legal and other departments on crypto license matters.
• Provide tax training to internal stakeholders; ad hoc tasks as needed.

Skills

US GAAP

Tax regulations

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Taxation, or Finance

Master’s degree in tax or CPA

Job description

The Corporate Accounting Manager will be responsible for the US entities and other related global entities’ accounting, budgeting, financial forecasting, tax, and accounting related US/EU business license supports. This role requires a can-do attitude, a hands-on working style, and strong accounting and tax technical skills that can ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and international tax regulations, supporting with license applications, and various financial accounts setup.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the month-end close process of the US entities, including revenue and cost recognition, reconciliation, investment, and inter-company cost sharing and AP/AR, leases, and accruals etc.

New account opening process including bank accounts, crypto accounts, OTC accounts and so on.

Optimize payment and receiving process, establish budget management, and cost analysis to improve operational efficiencies.

Maintain internal cash reconciliation and payment review.

Managing foreign subsidiaries including EU and offshore entities, bank and crypto accounts.

Familiar with digital asset related tax and regulations, such as 1099 DA filings.

Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, local, and international tax returns.

Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax forms and payments.

Oversee the maintenance of tax records and support audits by tax authorities.

Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities.

Provide guidance on the tax implications of business decisions and transactions.

Monitor changes in tax legislation and ensure the company’s compliance and optimization.

Coordinate with external auditors, tax agencies on tax-related matters.

Collaborate with legal, and other departments on tax-related matters or crypto license related matters.

Provide tax-related advice and training to internal stakeholders.

Ad hoc task

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Taxation, or Finance (master’s degree of tax or CPA preferred).

Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate tax, including public accounting or industry experience.

Strong knowledge of US GAAP, federal, state, local, and international tax laws and regulations.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Highly Motivated and self-starter.

Preferred Skills

Experience with crypto license application and compliance process

Familiarity with tax provisions and compliance for multinational corporations.

Experience in Digital Asset and Blockchain industry.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position based in the Jersey City Office.

The role may require extended hours during peak seasons.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.