This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead/manage the preparation and review of federal and state income and franchise tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions; 47 states; 195 returns per year at the state and local level; 1 federal consolidated return (this responsibility is 85% of the position and requires the most technical skill related to taxation)

  • Assist with the identification, implementation, and reporting of federal and state tax planning initiatives

  • Assist with the preparation and review of inputs into the interim and year-end tax accounting process

  • Assist with the gathering of information in response to document requests from taxing authorities

  • Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications:


Education/Training:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related analytical field required (or related experience). MA/MBA preferred

  • Job relevant certifications preferred (e.g. CPA)


Related Experience/Requirements:

  • 6 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting; including experience in a public company or public accounting firm

  • Federal and state income tax compliance experience.

  • At least 1 year of people leadership (supervisor/manager) experience preferred

  • Advanced skills using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

  • Experience with research tools used to perform tax research and reinforce understanding of tax law and tax compliance

  • Experience with Corptax compliance and tax accounting software


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Prioritization/Organization/Multi-tasking - Able to organize their own work and deadlines, as well as manage the work of others

  • Attention to Detail - Regularly provides work that is accurate, thorough and consistent

  • Reviews work of others for accuracy and provides actionable feedback

  • Communications - Strong Verbal & Written communications. Communicating to a variety of audiences

  • Analytical - Strong analytical skills. Analyzes complex information

  • Problem Solving - Is able to make accurate decisions and solve problems, many of which are complex, with little direction

  • Independent Thinking - Works independently on assignments. Brings forward ideas for improvement

  • Team Participation - Collaborates well with team members and other work associates.

  • Will lead the team and others

  • Interpersonal - Has strong working relationships with others. Able to manage interactions with all levels of the organization

  • People Leadership – Assigns and oversees work of team members. Provides coaching and feedback to grow team members. Is a positive role model by setting examples for integrity, fairness and respect

  • Systems/Processes - Strong working knowledge of IT, integration into the business, and works to make processes more effective and efficient

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

?Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.