Sr. Tax Accountant

A Day in the Life...

• Responsible for all state & local sales and use tax reporting, compliance and planning including gathering and analyzing information, completion of appropriate forms and filing of those forms with the appropriate agency in a timely manner.
• Leads tax review of invoices in Accounts Payable workflow systems. Responds and resolves all sales & use tax inquiries arising from US domestic plant locations. Leads "exemption certificate" evaluation/preparation process.
• Performs state & local sales & use tax audit planning and defense during internal, external and government agency audits. Manages outside consultants that occasionally perform "reverse audit" services.
• Assists the Tax Manager and external tax counsel with IRS and other audits as requested.
• Accountable for the budgeting, payment, and reconciliation of all Massachusetts property tax bills.
• Gathers information in response to requests to assist in preparation of the US Federal tax return as well as state corporate income tax returns.
• Assist in budgeting and long-range planning projects and other projects as assigned.
• Prepares applicable account reconciliations and manages state annual report filing obligations.
• Responsible for all Real Estate tax accruals, payments, filings, and liaising with 3rd party consultants.
• Leads data collection for annual R&D credit support (Fed, MA)
• Manages/Computes the Annual Cost Allocation process
• Serve as a resource (as applicable) for "Bottle Bill" and "PCR" reporting
• Handles entity-level FBAR reporting
• Manages annual 1042 compliance obligations
• Maintain all compliance activities associated with existing & potential tax incentives (61A, EDIP, TIF, etc)

What We Are Looking For:

Required

• Experience in all aspects of Corporate, State and Local Sales and Use tax matters
• Experience in US Federal & State tax areas
• Experience with the Federal and Local Audit process
• Capability to analyze and make decisions
• Strong multitasking and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction from management
• Ability to perform tax research and conclude/communicate findings
• Prior experience in Corporate Tax Department
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with SAP (S4), and A/P Invoicing software

Education:

Work Experience:

Annual Salary:

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs

• • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Flexible spending account

  • Life and accident insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Telehealth services

  • 1:1 health coaching

  • Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life

• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end

• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses

• Flexible scheduling options

• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)

• Holiday pay for 12 holidays

• Career development and growth opportunities

• Tuition/Education assistance programs

• Access to LinkedIn Learning

• Scholarship programs for children of employees

• Parental leave

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.

• Adoption assistance

• Bereavement leave

• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement

• Up to $300 massage reimbursement

• Employee appreciation events

• Employee discounts

• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

For MA Applicants - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.