Senior Tax Associate

Tropicana Brands Group•Chicago, IL

7d•$71,000 - $96,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Tropicana Brands Group is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to support the Tax team with direct and indirect tax activities. 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. It 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. The role manages U.S. federal and state income tax return preparation and filing with external providers using OneSource; assists with the worldwide ASC 740 tax provision and financial statement disclosures; oversees estimated tax payments, extensions, and notices; and helps address tax audits. Additional work includes tax account reconciliations and journal entries, non-income tax returns, tax research, monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, process improvements, and supporting tax projects. The position is based in the Chicago, Illinois area and follows a blended work environment with three days in the office.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in public accounting.
Strong knowledge of U.S. tax provision and income tax, including compliance and reporting, and transfer pricing.
Hands-on tax calculation experience.
Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Sense of urgency in meeting compliance deadlines.
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.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
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 a transition between remote and in-office work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Relevant tax experience in public accounting.

Responsibilities

Manage preparation and filing of U.S. federal and state income tax returns in collaboration with external providers using OneSource.
Assist in preparing and reviewing the company’s 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 IRS and state income tax notices 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 ensure 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 improvement opportunities to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Support tax projects and initiatives as needed.
Oversee monthly sales and use tax compliance, property tax, and beverage-related government filings.
Collaborate with Finance and business units to gather tax return information.