Senior Tax Associate
About The Position
Tropicana Brands Group is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to support the Tax team with direct and indirect tax responsibilities. The role includes preparing and reviewing federal and state tax provisions and returns, consolidating federal returns, reconciling tax accounts, and assisting with quarterly estimated tax payments. The position also oversees monthly sales and use tax compliance, property tax, and beverage-related government filings. The Senior Tax Associate collaborates with Finance and business units to gather tax return information and supports tax projects and initiatives as needed. The role manages U.S. federal and state income tax return preparation and filing in collaboration with external providers using OneSource, and assists with the worldwide ASC 740 tax provision and related financial statement disclosures. It also covers estimated payments, extensions, notices, audits, non-income tax returns, tax research, legislative and regulatory monitoring, and process improvements. The position is based in the Chicago area and follows a blended work environment with three days in the office and remote work on other days.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of relevant tax experience; public accounting experience is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. tax provision and income tax, including compliance and reporting, and transfer pricing.
- Hands-on tax calculation experience.
- Self-starter able to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Sense of urgency to ensure compliance deadlines are met.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organization and project management skills.
- Experience working cross-functionally with key stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and tax analytics.
- Ability to prepare accurate and timely work with keen attention to detail.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must be located in the Chicago, Illinois surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
- Willingness to work in a blended environment with three days in the office and remote work.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (preferred).
- Public accounting experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage preparation and filing of U.S. federal and state income tax returns with external providers using OneSource.
- Assist in preparing and reviewing the worldwide ASC 740 tax provision and related financial statement disclosures.
- Oversee estimated tax payments and manage quarterly payments, extensions, and notices.
- Track, clarify, and resolve income tax notices from the IRS and states in a timely manner.
- Assist with federal and state income tax audits and other indirect tax audits.
- Perform tax account reconciliations and prepare journal entries to support accurate GAAP reporting.
- Prepare and file non-income tax returns, including gross receipts and commercial activity taxes.
- Conduct tax research and provide recommendations on tax issues.
- Monitor and communicate tax legislative and regulatory developments to the Tax team.
- Identify process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Support tax projects and initiatives as needed.
- Collaborate with Finance and business units to gather tax return information.
- Oversee monthly sales and use tax compliance, property tax, and beverage-related government filings.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-provided life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life coverage
- Accident coverage
- Hospital coverage
- Critical illness coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
