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Business Analyst

Princeton, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in the Property & Casualty Insurance industry to support complex technology initiatives. This role will partner with business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party vendors to gather, analyze, and document functional requirements for underwriting, claims, and data-focused projects.The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of the P&C insurance domain, particularly underwriting operations and policy administration, along with strong technical analysis skills and the ability to translate business needs into clear requirements.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for complex IT projects.</li><li>Work closely with business users, developers, architects, QA teams, infrastructure teams, and software vendors to ensure requirements are clearly defined and delivered on time.</li><li>Support initiatives related to underwriting, claims applications, data integration, and data quality.</li><li>Translate business processes and needs into detailed functional specifications, workflows, and use cases.</li><li>Partner with stakeholders to improve system functionality and support business objectives across the insurance policy lifecycle.</li><li>Assist with requirements validation, testing support, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Identify opportunities where technology can improve operational efficiency and business outcomes.</li></ul>
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Business Analyst

Lyon Station, PA
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
The ERP Business Analyst serves as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and ERP delivery teams, specializing in a specific functional area of the business (e.g. Accounting & Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, etc). This role bridges business needs and ERP system capabilities, translating complex requirements into scalable, value driven solutions. The analyst plays a key role in Company's SAP S4Hana implementations, enhancements, and ongoing optimization, ensuring alignment with business processes, enterprise standards, and strategic objectives. Business Analysis & Process Design• Partner with business leaders, business process leads and subject matter experts within the assigned domain to understand solution objectives, challenges, and regulatory/operational constraints.• Elicit, analyze and document business requirements using interviews, workshops, and process reviews.• Develop current state and future state, user stories, process maps, functional requirements, and business rules.• Identify opportunities to standardize, streamline, and optimize business processes / workflows using ERP best practices in a regulated manufacturing environment. ERP & SAP Functional Expertise• Serve as the ERP functional expert for the assigned business domain, with strong working knowledge of SAP solutions relevant to that area.• Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications for SAP configuration, enhancements, and integrations.• Collaborate with SAP configuration, development, integration, OCM and data teams to design end to end solutions.• Advise stakeholders on SAP capabilities, limitations, design alternatives, and impacts to upstream, downstream and cross stream processes. Project Delivery & Implementation Support• Serve as a functional advisor on designs for Company's initial SAP S4H implementation.• Support ERP initiatives across the full lifecycle: planning, design, build, test, training and deployment.• Lead or support system integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT), including test case development, execution, and defect resolution.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Business Functional Analyst

Norristown, PA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Business Functional Analyst to support Workday reporting and dashboard initiatives for a Long-term Contract position based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will partner with stakeholders and internal teams to turn reporting needs into practical analytics solutions, while helping deliver dashboards, reports, and hub configurations that improve access to business insights. This opportunity is well suited for someone with hands-on Workday reporting experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to guide testing, security review, and issue resolution. Responsibilities: • Partner with business stakeholders to capture reporting objectives and translate them into clear functional requirements for Workday solutions. • Build and refine Workday dashboards, custom reports, and analytics outputs that support business decision-making. • Set up and organize Workday Hubs to create a centralized and user-friendly experience for accessing reports and dashboards. • Validate report outputs and dashboard data through structured testing to confirm accuracy, consistency, and usability. • Assess security roles and permissions within Workday and recommend updates to align access with compliance and business needs. • Assist with user acceptance testing by coordinating feedback, addressing defects, and helping move solutions toward deployment. • Investigate reporting issues, identify root causes, and implement timely fixes to restore functionality. • Produce thorough project documentation, including design materials, specifications, test scripts, and configuration records. • Share knowledge with internal teams to support adoption, continuity, and ongoing maintenance of delivered reporting tools.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Lead Business Intelligence Analyst

Florham Park, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
This role is responsible for data aggregation, data quality, reporting, and trend analysis to evaluate program and pharmacy performance. The individual must be skilled in querying and analyzing data, while also supporting end users in interpreting and visualizing insights. Success in this role requires translating business needs into technical solutions that drive accurate and actionable reporting. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Translate business requirements into technical specifications to support data analysis and visualization</li><li>Develop a strong understanding of stakeholder objectives to create clear, impactful dashboards and reports</li><li>Write SQL queries and generate reports by extracting accurate data from multiple databases</li><li>Design and build interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI</li><li>Analyze data to identify trends, optimize processes, and deliver timely insights</li><li>Evaluate datasets for accuracy, completeness, and scope; explain anomalies or inconsistencies</li><li>Support pharmaceutical manufacturer clients with data requests, reporting, and insights</li><li>Aggregate data from multiple sources to support reporting needs</li><li>Investigate and resolve data discrepancies using SQL or statistical analysis tools</li><li>Manage daily reporting and trend analysis for multiple programs</li><li>Ensure reports meet program requirements and are delivered accurately and on time</li><li>Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives</li><li>Develop reporting solutions by assessing information needs, consulting with users, analyzing workflows, and following the software development lifecycle</li><li>Maintain compliance with all applicable healthcare data privacy regulations, including HIPAA</li></ul>Performance CriteriaPerformance is measured by the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of reporting, as well as effective communication with internal teams and external stakeholders. Meeting performance targets across assigned programs is essential.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Data Analyst

Morristown, NJ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
51.4615 - 59.587 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Data Analyst to join a healthcare organization in Morristown, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position will focus on shaping scalable data structures that support analytics, reporting, and enterprise data initiatives. The role works closely with technical and business teams to turn complex information needs into well-organized, high-performing data solutions. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, brings strong data modeling expertise, and can contribute in a regulated environment. Responsibilities: • Create and refine conceptual, logical, and physical data models across relational, dimensional, and non-relational platforms. • Produce and maintain entity relationship diagrams, data flow artifacts, and supporting documentation that align with organizational standards. • Work alongside engineers, architects, and analysts to ensure data designs enable reliable ingestion, transformation, and reporting processes. • Convert business needs into efficient database structures that support performance, scalability, and long-term usability. • Review model designs for consistency and quality while promoting sound modeling practices across the team. • Maintain metadata, business definitions, lineage details, and data dictionaries to improve transparency and governance. • Support warehouse and mart design by developing schemas suited for analytics and downstream reporting needs. • Investigate and address issues related to data integrity, duplication, and quality through thoughtful structural design. • Contribute to governance and cataloging efforts that improve standardization and enterprise data management. • Deliver modeling outputs within an Agile framework, partnering with teams through iterative sprint cycles.
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z

Data Analyst

Somerset, NJ
onsite
Temporary to Hire
45.6 - 52.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Data Analyst to join a team in Somerset, New Jersey and turn complex information into actionable insight that strengthens fraud detection efforts. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical thinking with practical experience identifying suspicious patterns, supporting investigations, and improving anti-fraud decision-making. The role offers the chance to work closely with business partners to interpret data, surface risk trends, and contribute to a more proactive fraud strategy. Responsibilities: • Examine large data sets to identify unusual activity, emerging fraud patterns, and indicators of potential risk. • Create reports, dashboards, and analytical summaries that help stakeholders monitor fraud performance and make informed decisions. • Partner with investigation and business teams to translate data findings into practical actions that support fraud prevention efforts. • Evaluate transactional and behavioral information to uncover trends, root causes, and opportunities to reduce exposure. • Support fraud investigations by gathering, organizing, and interpreting relevant data from multiple sources. • Refine analytical methods and detection approaches to improve accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness in anti-fraud initiatives.
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Data Analytics Consultant

Wyomissing, PA
remote
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Data Analytics Consultant to lead the design and delivery of modern data engineering and business intelligence solutions for client engagements in Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a client-facing consultant who can combine technical architecture expertise with strong communication and consulting skills to guide data strategy, platform design, and analytics adoption. The role will partner with stakeholders across business and technical teams to create scalable data environments, translate complex requirements into practical solutions, and support the continued advancement of enterprise analytics capabilities. Responsibilities: • Act as a trusted advisor to clients by evaluating technical options and recommending data and analytics solutions aligned with business goals. • Architect, build, and launch scalable data platforms across cloud and on-premises environments using modern engineering and business intelligence technologies. • Lead discovery meetings, stakeholder workshops, and solution presentations to uncover needs and define effective analytics strategies. • Establish frameworks for data ingestion, transformation, storage, governance, and reporting to support reliable decision-making. • Develop implementation roadmaps and delivery plans for data initiatives, ensuring technical solutions support long-term business priorities. • Assess current data ecosystems, identify improvement opportunities, and produce clear architectural documentation and technical recommendations. • Engage with audiences ranging from executive leadership to delivery teams to explain solution choices, tradeoffs, and expected business impact. • Contribute across multiple phases of delivery, including consulting, architecture, hands-on development, and pre-sales support when needed. • Provide deep technical expertise in analytics, data integration, visualization, and modern lakehouse or warehouse design, including security considerations such as row-level access. • Use tools such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Python, Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, SQL, and ETL frameworks to build high-quality analytics and data processing solutions.
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Data Analytics Consultant

Wyomissing, PA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Data Analytics Consultant to help organizations shape and deliver modern data solutions that turn complex information into actionable business insight. This role partners with stakeholders across technical and executive teams to define data strategies, recommend scalable platforms, and guide implementation across cloud-based environments. Based in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, the position combines advisory expertise with hands-on architecture and analytics leadership to support impactful client outcomes. Responsibilities: • Partner with clients as a technical advisor, helping them evaluate options and make informed decisions on analytics and data platform solutions. • Architect and deliver data environments across public and private cloud ecosystems, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals. • Lead discussions on data governance, quality standards, architecture direction, and long-term analytics strategy for client organizations. • Facilitate discovery meetings, workshops, and executive presentations to gather requirements and translate business needs into practical technical plans. • Explain emerging data technologies and analytics capabilities in a way that highlights measurable value for both business and technical audiences. • Establish effective approaches for collecting, storing, transforming, and analyzing data to support reporting, operational insight, and decision-making. • Create implementation roadmaps and phased delivery plans for analytics initiatives, including assessments of current-state environments and future-state architecture. • Review existing data solutions, identify improvement opportunities, and produce clear documentation that supports design decisions and project execution. • Collaborate with stakeholders ranging from senior executives to engineering teams while contributing across multiple phases of the project lifecycle, including pre-sales support. • Apply analytics expertise to use cases involving risk monitoring, fraud-related analysis, and investigative data interpretation where business needs require it.
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Data Warehouse Analyst

Princeton, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Data Warehouse Analyst to join our team in New Jersey. In this role, you will transform logistics challenges into actionable insights through advanced data analysis and reporting. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency and driving key business decisions. Responsibilities:• Collaborate with Operations, Transportation, and Finance teams to establish and refine KPIs that drive logistics and fulfillment performance.• Develop and optimize labor planning and forecasting models for warehouse and delivery operations, partnering closely with recruitment teams.• Analyze distribution and fulfillment data to uncover performance trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.• Design and maintain dashboards and reports to provide real-time insights into logistics metrics, including delivery times, warehouse productivity, and route optimization.• Automate reporting processes to improve accuracy and timeliness of operational data.• Continuously enhance data integrity and streamline workflows to optimize logistics operations.• Work on data modeling and warehousing projects to support scalable analytics and reporting solutions.• Partner with stakeholders to deliver clear and actionable insights to improve decision-making processes.• Investigate and implement tools and techniques to improve overall business intelligence capabilities.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Software Business Analyst (Healthcare or Pharmacy Exp Req)

Florham Park, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Business Analyst to support the delivery of business-critical software solutions. This role will serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring business needs are clearly defined, analyzed, and translated into effective functional requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, experience working within software development environments, and the ability to drive projects forward while balancing multiple priorities. This position will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including development and QA teams, to support project execution, monitor progress, communicate status updates, and identify risks or issues that may impact delivery. This role also includes mentoring junior analysts and contributing to process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and business value. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into functional specifications for new and existing systems</li><li>Conduct gap analyses between current system capabilities and evolving business needs</li><li>Create documentation such as workflow diagrams, flowcharts, wireframes, and use cases to support development and testing efforts</li><li>Partner with technical teams to review requirements, assess project scope, and identify impacted systems</li><li>Evaluate proposed solutions for practicality, scalability, and ease of implementation</li><li>Develop a strong understanding of internal platforms and system functionality</li><li>Analyze current processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend process improvement opportunities</li><li>Coordinate regularly with development teams to track progress and resolve roadblocks</li><li>Communicate project status, updates, and timelines to business stakeholders</li><li>Identify project risks and escalate issues as appropriate</li><li>Continuously recommend enhancements to improve system usability and operational efficiency</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare privacy and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA</li></ul>
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Reading, PA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support business planning, reporting, and decision-making through detailed financial insights and data-driven recommendations. This Long-term Contract position is based in Reading, Pennsylvania, and offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams to evaluate performance, identify trends, and strengthen financial visibility. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, comfort working with large data sets, and a practical approach to modeling and variance review. Responsibilities: • Analyze financial results and key performance indicators to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities for business stakeholders. • Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning activities. • Perform ad hoc analysis to answer business questions, assess operational performance, and guide management decisions. • Review budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual results to explain variances and recommend corrective actions where needed. • Extract, organize, and interpret large data sets using data mining techniques to improve financial reporting accuracy and efficiency. • Prepare clear summaries, dashboards, and presentations that communicate findings to finance leaders and cross-functional partners. • Collaborate with internal teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure financial information is complete and reliable.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Information Systems Engineer

Jamesburg, NJ
remote
Temporary to Hire
41.1635 - 47.663 USD / Hourly
Key Responsibilities • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for end users across voice, data, applications, and desktop systems • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues both remotely and onsite • Support and administer Windows Server environments and Active Directory • Manage and maintain Microsoft 365 (O365) including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and MFA • Configure, deploy, and support Windows 10/11 workstations and peripherals • Support and troubleshoot LAN/WAN connectivity, VOIP systems, and network devices • Monitor and manage system backups, disaster recovery processes, and infrastructure performance • Lead and participate in IT projects, including site setups, upgrades, and deployments • Evaluate hardware/software needs and recommend solutions aligned with business requirements • Collaborate with vendors, procurement, and internal teams on technology solutions and services • Maintain accurate documentation of systems, processes, and infrastructure • Manage hardware/software inventory and ensure proper asset tracking • Provide technical guidance to team members and act as an escalation point when needed • Deliver regular updates on project status and system performance to leadership
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Credit Analyst

Bethlehem, PA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
OverviewSeeking a seasoned Credit Analyst with strong experience reviewing customer financial statements and establishing, monitoring, and adjusting credit limits in an industry or corporate environment. This role partners closely with Sales, AR, and Finance to balance risk management with business growth. Candidates from banking, lending, or financing institutions are not a fit.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Analyze customer financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) to assess creditworthiness</li><li>Establish, review, and adjust customer credit limits based on financial risk and payment history</li><li>Make credit approval recommendations for new and existing customers</li><li>Monitor customer exposure, aging, and risk trends</li><li>Partner with Sales and AR to support revenue while managing credit risk</li><li>Resolve credit holds and provide guidance on payment terms and limits</li><li>Maintain accurate credit documentation and compliance with internal policies</li></ul>Preferred Background<ul><li>Senior credit experience in manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, chemicals, construction, or similar industries</li><li>Experience supporting trade credit (not consumer or commercial lending)</li><li>Strong financial statement analysis and risk assessment skills</li></ul>
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Credit Analyst

Easton, PA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Credit Analyst to join our team in Wilson, Pennsylvania. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to critical financial processes while collaborating with various internal teams. The role requires a strong analytical mindset and proficiency in handling data validation, analysis, and reporting. Responsibilities:• Collaborate with pricing teams, sales analysts, and reconciliation teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.• Manage and process rebates, payments, and sales commissions efficiently.• Conduct data cleanup, validation, and analysis to support business decisions.• Utilize Excel for creating pivot tables, applying formulas, and performing advanced data analysis.• Leverage Power BI to generate insightful reports and dashboards to track key metrics.• Work on additional tools such as Salesforce and Tableau to streamline workflows and enhance reporting capabilities.• Maintain a consistent onsite presence, starting with five days per week and transitioning to three or four days as the role progresses.• Participate in a two-step interview process, including virtual and onsite interviews.
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z

Growth Marketing Analyst

Malvern, PA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Growth Marketing Analyst to help shape data-driven marketing strategies. This position is 5 days per week in the office. This position focuses on turning audience insights into smarter targeting, stronger campaign performance, and more effective engagement across digital channels. The ideal candidate combines analytical thinking with hands-on marketing expertise to support segmentation, persona development, and campaign optimization. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Analyze campaign performance data and turn it into clear, actionable insights</li><li>Partner across teams to identify data gaps and help solve integration challenges at a strategic level</li><li>Support and optimize email marketing programs, including A/B testing subject lines, CTAs, and messaging</li><li>Build and refine workflows, automations, and marketing processes</li><li>Contribute to long-term growth strategy through customer insights and data trends</li><li>Expand into multi-channel execution, including paid social and digital campaigns</li><li>Examine customer and prospect intent signals from platforms such as Bombora, ZoomInfo, Lead Forensics, and marketing automation tools to uncover trends that improve digital marketing results.</li><li>Build and maintain audience segmentation frameworks, data flows, and activation processes that support targeted outreach across campaigns and channels.</li><li>Translate behavioral, engagement, and account-level insights into actionable recommendations for content alignment, product messaging, and channel strategy.</li><li>Evaluate campaign effectiveness across email, paid social, search, and other digital programs using analytics to identify growth opportunities.</li></ul>
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Accounting & Finance - Digital Banking Fraud Analyst I

Morristown, NJ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Fraud Analyst I to support fraud prevention and investigative activities for a financial institution in Morristown, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position focuses on reviewing digital banking activity, researching suspicious transactions, and helping protect customers and the organization from financial crime. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, comfort with technology, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Responsibilities:• Examine alerts generated by fraud monitoring tools and assess account activity to determine whether escalation or intervention is needed.• Research suspicious transactions using bank records, internal reporting, and external information sources to support thorough investigations.• Apply investigative judgment across multiple systems and digital channels to identify unusual patterns and possible fraudulent behavior.• Recommend appropriate action on customer accounts or banking relationships when findings indicate elevated fraud risk.• Communicate with internal partners, customers, and outside institutions to verify transaction details and resolve investigative questions.• Coordinate with fraud teams and financial institutions to validate incidents, identify linked activity, and recognize developing fraud patterns.• Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports and related case documentation in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.• Track payment and return item decisions by reviewing branch input and ensuring timely follow-up within established procedures.• Maintain accurate electronic case files, produce investigation reports, and complete assigned analytical projects from management
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Workday Testing Analyst

Norristown, PA
remote
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Workday Testing Analyst to join our team in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of system changes, particularly related to Workday purge functionality and data retention processes. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining high standards of performance, reliability, and security within the Workday system. Responsibilities: • Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and procedures for Workday integrations and purge functionality. • Create detailed test scripts and generate test data to ensure accurate validation of system processes. • Oversee all testing activities, including execution, documentation, and tracking of issues. • Validate data retention processes and purge logic within Workday to ensure compliance with organizational policies. • Conduct usability testing to evaluate system performance, scalability, reliability, and security. • Document and monitor testing progress and results, providing detailed reports to stakeholders. • Collaborate closely with configuration and compliance teams to ensure thorough testing coverage. • Participate in project meetings and deliver status updates to managers and team leads. • Escalate any testing-related issues promptly to ensure timely resolution. • Maintain a structured and organized approach to testing tasks, adhering to deadlines and project goals.
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Sr International Tax Analyst

Wayne, PA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We have partnered with a global provider on their search for a tech savvy, Sr. International Tax Analyst with the proven ability to operate independently and take ownership of responsibilities with minimal insight. The Sr. International Tax Analyst will be responsible for preparing quarterly and annual tax provisions, creating and implementing strategic tax planning, preparing and filing accurate and timely tax returns, assisting with merger and acquisition projects, identifying opportunities for tax savings, staying abreast of legislative and regulatory tax laws, reviewing tax projections, preparing tax-related financial disclosures, and conducting research on complex tax issues and providing guidance to management on tax implications. To be successful in this role, the Sr. International Tax Analyst must have in-depth knowledge of international tax laws and regulations, strong analytical and problem solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. What you get to do everyday· Prepare and review tax calculations· Identify and mitigate tax risks· Review tax returns and quarterly/yearly projections· Develop tax strategies· Assist with international tax and transfer pricing· Implement best practices and improvements· Coordinate tax audits· Manage and mentor members of tax team· Complete IRS Forms and reporting schedules· Oversee special tax related projects
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z