Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

Advantage Solutions is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

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Position Summary

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for maintenance of public company tax provision and the review of specifically assigned tax compliance.

What we offer:

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of ASC 740 quarterly/annual tax provision.
• Preparation various tax related schedules in the preparation of the worldwide income tax provision.
• Review of consolidated and separate filing corporate income tax returns.
• Preparation of state apportionment workpaper schedules.
• Maintain internal control documentation in a SOX environment.
• Preparation of various income tax disclosures for SEC filings.
• Preparation of tax depreciation and amortization schedules.
• Review of stock compensation schedules to determine proper treatment in the tax provision modeling.
• Forecasting effective tax rates.
• Assist in responding to tax notices and participate in the handling of tax audits.
• Review quarterly general ledger tax account reconciliations and tax accrual account analysis.
• Research tax questions and issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent job-related experience is required
• 3-5 years of experience in tax.
• Recent experience working with Tax Provisions.
• Experience with a Big 4 or mid-tier public accounting firm preferred
• Thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and research skills
• Experience within the corporate tax department of a large multi-national corporation is a plus
• Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax code
• General knowledge of GAAP accounting
• Solid tax and accounting skills
• Analytical and research Skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Team building Skills
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, , Outlook, and web-browsers

Benefits:

• Work from home
• Flexible vacation and personal time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• LiveWell Benefits and Programs
• Company-paid Life, AD&D and Disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Pet Insurance

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for complex projects associated with the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of all or specifically assigned tax returns and related reports.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting / Preparation

• Assist in quarterly/annual tax provision and special tax projects
• Gather data for preparation and filing of income tax returns from various corporate divisions within Company
• Assist in responding to tax notices and participate in the handling of tax audits
• Prepare sales/use, property tax, unclaimed property (escheat), income tax, and other miscellaneous tax filing returns

Reconciliation /Analysis

• Complete monthly general ledger tax account reconciliations and tax accrual account analysis
• Assist with tax depreciation computations and schedules

Research / Resolution

• Research tax compliance questions and issues
• Make recommendations to resolve tax issues while weighing risks

Processes / Procedures

• Initiate ideas and propose implementation plans to streamline processes and procedures
• Maintain and continue to improve knowledge of state and local tax rules and regulations

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

• Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Accounting, Finance, or equivalent job-related experience

• 3-5 years of experience in tax
• 4-6 years of directly related sales tax, property tax, or income tax experience
• Experience within the corporate tax department of a large multi-national corporation is a plus

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax code
• General knowledge of GAAP accounting
• Solid tax and accounting skills
• Ability to make oral presentations
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and research Skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Strong prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadline
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Team building Skills
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.