KAREN LEE
Colonia,NJ
Summary
Professional tax specialist with proven track record in managing complex tax portfolios and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Known for collaborative approach and results-driven mindset, consistently adapting to meet evolving client needs. Highly skilled in tax planning, financial analysis, and team leadership, valued for reliability and adaptability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tax Accountant
Sensient Technologies
Milwaukee, WI
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared state income tax returns and amended filings using Corptax. Completed state apportionment calculations and maintained filing schedules and supporting documentation.
Senior Tax Accountant
Syensqo
Princeton, NJ
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision workpapers, journal entries, and reconciliations. Assisted with federal and state income tax return preparation and review with external tax preparers. Prepared quarterly estimated payments, extensions, and state apportionment schedules. Supported audits and responded to tax notices.
Senior Tax Accountant
Chemtrade
Parsippany, NJ
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Reviewed Sales & Use and Property Tax filings. Prepared quarterly provision workbooks and supported audit readiness.
Senior Tax Associate
Global Tax Management
Woodbridge, NJ
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Prepared and reviewed Form 1120 returns. Researched federal and state tax issues and drafted technical memoranda supporting tax positions.
Senior Tax Associate
CIT
Livingston, NJ
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Supported ASC 740 tax provision and international compliance. Prepared federal and state filings, managed amended returns, and assisted with audits.
Senior Tax Analyst
Covanta
Morristown, NJ
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Filed federal and multi-state returns, managed state audits and notices, and supported consolidated filings.
Corporate Tax Accountant
Siemens Manufacturing
Iselin, NJ
01.2007 - 05.2014
- Prepared and reviewed corporate tax returns for compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Conducted research on tax legislation to ensure accurate reporting and minimize liabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Berkeley College
Woodbridge, NJ05.2009
Skills
- Quarterly income tax provision (ASC 740)
- Federal & state income tax compliance
- Book-to-tax reconciliations & state apportionment
- Quarterly estimates & extensions
- Tax audits & notices
- OneSource, Corptax, CCH
- Advanced Excel
Timeline
Senior Tax Accountant
Sensient Technologies
01.2025 - 08.2025
Senior Tax Accountant
Chemtrade
06.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Tax Accountant
Syensqo
01.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Tax Associate
Global Tax Management
01.2019 - 03.2021
Senior Tax Associate
CIT
01.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Tax Analyst
Covanta
01.2015 - 01.2016
Corporate Tax Accountant
Siemens Manufacturing
01.2007 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Berkeley College