Accountant

Accountant – Business License Coordinator

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Based on Experience

Position Overview

A multi-location organization is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accountant – Business License Coordinator to manage business licensing and related compliance requirements across multiple locations.

This position is responsible for ensuring business licenses, renewals, annual reports, and related filings are completed accurately and on time. The role will also support personal property tax compliance, maintain organized licensing records, communicate with store and district management, and assist with tax audits and other compliance projects.

The ideal candidate has previous experience with business licenses, annual reports, regulatory filings, or related accounting and compliance responsibilities and is comfortable managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable state and local business license requirements.
• Prepare and process new business license applications.
• Complete and file annual and quarterly business license renewals by required deadlines.
• Monitor licensing requirements and expiration dates across multiple locations.
• Track submitted applications and renewals through completion.
• Receive and distribute approved business licenses to District Managers and store locations.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of licenses, applications, renewals, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and file required annual corporate reports.
• Track filing deadlines and ensure reports are submitted accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors by providing information required for personal property tax filings.
• Assist with the payment and tracking of personal property tax bills.
• Communicate with Store Managers and District Managers regarding licensing and personal property tax matters.
• Support tax management with information gathering and documentation for tax audits and compliance projects.
• Maintain organized records of tax filings, bills, payments, and related correspondence.
• Manage multiple filing and compliance deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Assist with additional accounting, tax, and compliance projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preparing business licenses, annual reports, or related compliance filings.
• Experience supporting a multi-location organization preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to independently manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Comfortable communicating with internal management and third-party vendors.
• Professional, dependable, and highly organized.