Senior Tax Analyst (Req 12473)

Are you interested in joining an industry leader who is passionate about growth? At Southern States Cooperative (A Farmer Owned Cooperative since 1923); we are focused on helping our employees and our customers grow, by being the very best at offering challenging and rewarding career opportunities to our employees and providing superior products, services and growing solutions for our valued customers. We want to hear from you, so come grow with us!!!

Work with store operations, corporate management, auditors as well as other accounting departments. Responsible for the accurate and timely audit and financial close of retail locations.

How you will impact Southern States Cooperative:

General Summary:

Assists with compliance requirements of federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding application of, filing of, and payment of taxes and licenses for over 80 Southern States Cooperative locations and over 30 Member Cooperative locations. Requires the ability to work independently, monitor filing requirements and meet deadlines for numerous locations in multiple states. Assists with data analysis using Microsoft Power BI.

Essential Job Functions

Prepare monthly sales and use tax filings as assigned

Prepare property tax returns using fixed asset software in accordance with state and local tax agencies

Leverage technology tools for tax integration and modeling

Process tax payments as assigned

Assist with the year-end patronage refund and income tax provision calculation for the Member Cooperatives

Promptly respond to various requests from operations, including sales tax exemption certificates

Prepare journal entries when needed and reconcile general ledger accounts as assigned

Assist with audit requests

Assist with technical research as needed

Participate in ad hoc projects, research and analysis as assigned

 

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

One to two years of tax experience preferred

CPA or CPA eligible preferred

Requirement

Strong Microsoft Excel skill

Ability to handle multiple tasks in conjunction with various tax filing deadline

Strong written and verbal communication skill

Ability to work independently and prioritize work

Experience with Microsoft Power BI preferred

Work Environment

Job functions are performed in a hybrid office environment

Potential for limited travel to Southern States or Member Cooperative locations

 

Physical Activities & Requirements

While performing the essential job functions of this position, the following is required:

Continuously Manual dexterity (fingers and hands), reach with Arms & Hands, Repetitive Motion Feet & Hands, Sit

Frequently Walk

Occasionally Balance, bend, drive, stand, twist back & neck, crouch, kneel, stoop

 

Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding day-to-day business operations.

 

Tools & Equipment

Computer, printer, phone

Some of the many benefits we offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Office
• Vacation Buy-Back
• Company Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Services
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Merchandise Discounts
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Southern States Cooperative, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.