Tax Compliance & Accounting Specialist

Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Sales & Services Company, LLC•Temple Terrace, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary objective of the Financial Specialist I – Tax Compliance & Accounting is to provide business process and financial reporting support for indirect operational tax activities, including Sales/Use, Property Tax, Unclaimed Property, Business License, Fleet Tax, and Mandatory Deposits. This position is a finance and tax role with a strong focus on reporting and analysis of tax compliance. It involves working with multiple stakeholders, including internal teams, bottlers, and external partners, to support tax-related processes, address issues, and improve efficiency. This role also requires technical proficiency in financial tools, such as SAP, Blackline, advanced Microsoft Excel, and Power BI, as well as strong problem-solving skills to drive improvements in tax and financial processes. The role is responsible for tax-related financial reporting and analysis, ensuring that accurate data flows into compliance processes and decision-making. It also requires regular collaboration with internal teams, bottlers, and external partners to address tax-related inquiries, provide financial insights, and support business operations. Additionally, this role works closely with a BPO and other key partners to improve tax processes and reporting efficiency.

Requirements

Strong understanding of finance business processes and accounting policies/GAAP
Proficiency in SAP, Blackline, advanced Microsoft Excel, and Power BI
Developing sustainable, productive internal and external customer relationships and establishing oneself as a valued, trusted financial business partner.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
Attention to detail; independent thinking.
Process improvement focus.
Well-organized with demonstrated planning, time management, and prioritization skills.
Minimum 3 years’ finance and/or accounting experience (knowledge of SAP would be preferred)
Willingness and ability to travel as required based on business need. Less than 5% of travel.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and/or CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Leverage financial and operational expertise to analyze tax data, identifying trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
Collaborate with bottlers to develop analytical reporting that supports operational decision-making.
Provide innovative ideas using technology to increase efficiency, drive customer value, or reduce tax liability.
Research tax statutes and transaction taxability, providing insights to bottlers and Finance leadership regarding tax issues and mitigation strategies.
Prepare, review, and supervise the preparation of multi-state operational tax filings.
Oversee and support accounting functions, including Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Journal Entries, and Month-End Close.
Assist with other projects as needed to support bottler strategies and decision-making.