Tax Accountant

The Tax Accountant will report directly to the Tax Manager. Responsibilities include preparing and/or assisting in completing income tax returns at the federal, foreign, and state and local level. This person will assist in the quarterly and annual financial statements that are prepared in accordance with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes. In addition, this person will assist the Sales Tax Manager with monthly sales tax reporting.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare all federal, foreign, and state and local income tax compliance filings.
• Assist with maintaining tax calendar to effectively track statutory and internal due dates for all tax filings.

• Accurately prepare and file miscellaneous state business tax reports in a timely manner.

• Assist with federal state and local tax examinations
• Assist with federal and state tax notices and maintain notice tracker.

• Assist in the preparation and filing of sales/use tax returns, and other miscellaneous filings.
• Provide analytical support and assistance to the sales tax group with respect to all areas of sales/use tax compliance.
• Coordinate the identification, reporting and follow-up efforts associated with tax related system problems and errors.
• Coordinate tax related testing associated with the implementation of new systems, upgrades, rewrites, or other system related modifications.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of wine excise tax returns.
• Assist in the administration of state sales/use tax audits which includes the compilation of required reports and records, reviewing sampling methodology for fairness, reviewing audit workpapers and schedules for mistakes, and providing documentation and technical authority to support adjustments or needed corrections.
• Assist in the performance and review of special projects assigned by tax department management.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Tax required.
• CPA preferred but not required
• 1-3 years of experience in taxation with public accounting firm or corporate tax department in the consumer business industry required
• Knowledge of ASC 740 accounting for taxes preferred, but not required
• International tax experience including transfer pricing and foreign tax reporting (5471/5472/8858), preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of federal, state and local income taxes
• Knowledge of property tax, and sales and use taxes preferred, but not required
• Strong analytical and organizational skills needed with ability to perform required analysis quickly and accurately under tight deadlines
• Strong experience using Excel and Word
• Experience with Thomson Reuter system tools including OneSource and Checkpoint preferred, but not required
• Ability to work independently, well organized, self-motivated, and commitment to continuous learning
• Strong communication skills

The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 annually . Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.

To support our commitment to being an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive and competitive health, wellness, and additional benefits to eligible full-time team members. Benefit eligibility may vary based on location, average hours worked, and length of service.

Benefits may include*:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for the associate and eligible dependents
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Mental health resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation time (accrued based on hours worked and tenure)
• Paid company holidays
• Employee discount across our family of brands
• Potential eligibility for annual merit-based compensation increases, where applicable

*Exact benefit terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements are governed by official plan documents and applicable law. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate benefit plans and programs at any time.