Sr. Tax Accountant
About The Position
The Sr. Tax Accountant will assist our finance team in managing our tax-related tasks. We are seeking a tax professional with experience in both corporate and indirect tax to support a wide range of compliance, provision, and planning activities. This role requires a strong understanding of U.S. federal and state income tax as well as multi-jurisdictional sales/use tax, property tax, and related indirect filings. The ideal candidate has a blend of public and industry experience, and is comfortable working across functions including tax provision (ASC 740), indirect tax compliance, tax audits, and process improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Tax Accountant.
- Experience with Use tax and Corporate tax is required.
- Must have experience with fixed asset accounting.
- Advanced knowledge of U.S. tax laws and regulations is required.
- Advanced Excel skills are essential. Must have the ability to create pivot tables, formulas, v-lookups, etc. (Experience with Macros is a plus).
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Must be proactive and self-motivated.
- Must have strong attention to detail and adhere to confidentiality.
- Must have the willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Ability to perform a variety of accounting functions independently.
- Experience with an ERP system, Dynamic AX and/or SAP is preferred not required.
- Experience working with multi-state taxes is highly desired.
- Experience with tax credits is a plus.
- IFRS knowledge is preferred.
- NOTE: Due to the technical complexity of this role, well-rounded public accounting experience across different functions is strongly preferred and will be prioritized. Candidates without such experience must demonstrate equivalent technical accounting and tax expertise.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with an ERP system, Dynamic AX and/or SAP is preferred not required.
- Experience working with multi-state taxes is highly desired.
- Experience with tax credits is a plus.
- IFRS knowledge is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.
- Assist in quarterly tax provision calculations and support monthly/yearly closings.
- Develop and lead sales/use tax documentation and training.
- Coordinate audit and tax information needed with appropriate internal and external users.
- Assist with tax research and planning in accordance with local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations.
- Assist with fixed asset accounting including identification, recording, valuation, and property tax returns.
- Assist with research and development tax credit interviews and documentation.
- Assist with transfer pricing documentation and ensuring corporate policies are followed.
- Complete census reports.
- Liaise with colleagues to improve and streamline financial procedures and processes.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS.
- Participate and/or lead various projects for the accounting and finance team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
