Audit and Tax Preparer

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. The Tax Accountant position is based in Refresco Beverages US Inc.’s (Refresco) Tampa Executive Headquarters and supports Refresco’s US compliance with state and local regulations. Areas of focus include sales and use taxes, property tax, Canada VAT tax, licenses and permits and bottle deposits. In addition, the position will prepare tax account reconciliations. The position requires strong accounting and analytical skills and works closely with other Refresco employees, both in accounting and other functional areas, as well as interacting with government agencies. This position reports to the Sr Tax Manager.
Prepare monthly filings and payment requests for North America sales tax returns and recycling deposits and levies
Prepare Canada VAT returns including review of purchases for input tax credits
Review the setup requirements in SAP for customers, materials and invoicing to ensure customers are invoiced accurately
Ensure that resale exemption certificates for customers are obtained and catalogued
Assist with the processes for accrual of use tax when not included on vendor invoices
Assist with providing manufacturing/exemption certificates to vendors to exempt tax on purchases where applicable
Work with third party to track and manage property tax filings and payments
Gather information and prepare responses for audits
Prepare or review account reconciliations for tax accounts
Understand and monitor the continually changing rules and regulations in each of the jurisdictions that Refresco operates or ships product
Experience with indirect tax and local tax compliance
Experience with recycling and deposit regulations
Experience with SAP will be helpful, but is not required
Excellent accounting and analytical skills
Experience retrieving and working with data
Proficient in Excel and Word
Undergraduate degree in Accounting or closely related field

• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred
• 2 to 5 years relevant work experience in public accounting or industry

Based in Tampa, FL with limited travel requirements
Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Legal Benefits
• 12 Paid Holidays
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Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.