Accountant 1, Tax
About The Position
As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now! This role supports the day-to-day execution of cigarette and tobacco tax compliance processes, with a strong focus on transactional data, reconciliations, and coordination with operations and third-party providers. The position is well-suited for candidates with experience in warehouse accounting, inventory accounting, or operational finance who are looking to expand into tax.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in Accounting, Finance, or another related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
- Two years Accountant experience preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organization and analytical skills; attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Experience working with transactional data, reconciliations, or inventory systems.
- Familiarity with journal entries and month-end close processes.
- Working knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Strong skills in MS office (Access, Excel, Word).
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to multi-state operations or indirect tax is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Compile and provide sales and inventory data to external provider for preparation of cigarette and tobacco tax returns.
- Retrieve data from external systems/portals and prepare monthly journal entries to record cigarette and tobacco business activity.
- Process and submit tobacco tax payments not handled by third-party providers, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of cigarette and tobacco sales and activity for warehouse locations; investigate and resolve variances.
- Prepare and submit tax reclaim filings across multiple states, following established procedures.
- Track and apply state-specific cigarette and tobacco tax rules to ensure accurate reporting and payments.
- Assist with state tax audits by gathering documentation and responding to information requests.
- Review and respond to state tax notices; follow up with state agencies as needed to resolve discrepancies.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package, including 2+ weeks PTO and 7 paid holidays.
- Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire.
- 401(k) plan with employer match available.
- Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
- Paid Parental Leave after six months.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
