Jane A. Syseskey, CPA, MST

Tax Manager - Manufacturing & Distribution Services Group

Areas of Expertise

Jane A. Syseskey, CPA, MST, is a Tax Manager in the Firm’s Shrewsbury office. With more than 20 years of experience in public accounting, she is a recognized expert in working with manufacturers in various industry sectors. She has served clients ranging from small closely-held businesses to consolidated corporations with over $100 million dollars in annual revenue.

Ms. Syseskey has been instrumental in saving manufacturers money by initiating proactive tax planning strategies focused on minimizing her client’s tax liability, such as: cost segregation studies, corporate and multi-state tax issues (Nexus studies), domestic production deductions, inventory models (LIFO conversions), overhead allowances, depreciation or lease expenses, research and development credits, energy credits, 1031 tax deferred exchanges, sales and use taxes, as well as obtaining state and local tax credits, incentives and abatements.

As a leader in the Firm's tax department, she is responsible for quality control with tax compliance and tax planning. Prior to joining Cowan, Gunteski & Co., P.A., Ms. Syseskey worked for accounting firms in Princeton, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. where she was in charge of accounting and audit engagements, as well as managing, scheduling and maintaining relationships with corporate and individual tax clients.

A frequent public speaker on tax issues, she has given continuing professional education programs for fellow certified public accountants, as well as seminars for various professional organizations. In addition, Ms. Syseskey has taught the Federal tax update seminars for Accountants for the Public Interest – New Jersey for the past ten years.

Education and Credentials

• Master of Science in Taxation – Silberman College of Business at Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from The Catholic University of America
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Mercer County Chapter of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants

Membership in Professional and Civic Organizations

• Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of Project Freedom, Inc. (Finance Committee)
• Lawrence Township Community Foundation (Board of Trustees)
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program co-sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service
• YWCA of Princeton Volunteer

Contact Information

Email: jsyseskey@cowangunteski.com