Tax Associate (Finance)

Job Overview

The Tax Associate will be responsible for supporting tasks related to federal, state, and local planning initiatives and audits. You will play a key role in researching and analyzing tax items. Further, in this role, you will also assist with federal, state, and local compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for Sales and Use Tax Compliance; including monthly accounts payable invoice review, sales and use return filing/payment scheduling and understanding manufacturing exemptions.
• Assist with reporting of current credits and incentives programs and the research of new opportunities.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant tax legislation, at the federal, state and local levels
• Complete tax research requested by manager or management team, as needed.
• Responsible for Tax Basis Fixed Asset Maintenance
• Support State Income Tax Process; including calculating apportionment and understanding other compliance related knowledge
• Responsible for company's Payroll Tax Process; Research various payroll tax issues, Form 941 payroll tax compliance and Form 940 unemployment tax compliance
• Responsible for Form 1099 Process, including annual IRS filing, mailing forms and completing vendor review.
• Responsible for various Excise and Use Tax Returns - Form 2290, Form 720, etc.
• Responsible for filing Form 5500 Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan
• Assist with US Census Reporting
• Responsible for Annual Business Registration Filings for all company locations.
• Support any tax related audits.
• Support Tax Accounting Manager with other tasks as needed.
• Recommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions in the tax accounting system and procedures.
• Effectively communicate with management and external departments.
• Assist with additional federal and state tax projects as needed
• Assists with tax planning and compliance-related projects
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectations of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies, and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience
• Problem solving skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, presentation, and team skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, able to work well independently.
• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship both now and in the future.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Management, Accounting or Finance
• SAP experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work is mainly performed in an office setting, with some time spent in a manufacturing environment

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35°F to 100°F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.