Senior Tax Associate

Join Tropicana Brands Group

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B global beverage company with iconic brands including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. We're building the next chapter of our business and are looking for talented professionals who want to make an impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Tax Associate to support the Tax team with both direct and indirect taxes. 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. The role also includes overseeing monthly sales and use tax compliance, property tax and beverage related government filings. The candidate will collaborate with the finance department and business units to gather tax return information.

The ideal candidate should have a strong US tax provision and compliance background, excellent technical and quantitative skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on tax calculation experience, strong communication, organization, and project management skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We require the person to have a sense of urgency in how they operate day in and day out to ensure all compliance deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the 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 related quarterly payments, extensions, and notices.
• Track, clarify, and resolve income tax notices from the IRS and states in a timely manner.
• Assist with federal and state income tax audits or other indirect tax audits.
• Perform tax account reconciliations and journal entries to ensure accurate GAAP reporting.
• Prepare and file non-income tax returns (e.g., gross receipts, 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 opportunities for process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Support tax projects and initiatives as needed

Requirements:

• 3+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Bachelor's and/or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field (preferred)
• Hybrid work environment (3 days onsite).
• Strong knowledge of income tax, including compliance/reporting, and transfer pricing
• Self-starter able to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, managing competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with key stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel, ERP systems, and tax analytics with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare accurate and timely work with keen attention to detail.

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