We Deliver the Goods:Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much moreGrowth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution systemSafe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respectWe are seeking a sales and use tax professional to join our fast paced, collaborative tax department. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, a self-starter, a problem solver, has a willingness to learn, and exercises independent judgement while still enjoying being part of a team. Our tax department provides a highly collaborative culture and flexible work arrangements while allowing you to work autonomously to prepare a high volume of complex tax returns. We use proactive approaches and innovative technologies, so an appetite for change and technology is a must! 

Position Summary:

The Tax Analyst is primarily responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of monthly transactional tax returns.  Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to audit support, account reconciliations, transaction reviews, tax research, process improvements, tax notice resolution, and special projects as assigned. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:Prepare sales and use tax returns and payment requests timely and accuratelyTimely file all assigned returns Prepare monthly use tax accruals and other month end journal entriesPrepare other non-income tax returns, including beverage taxes, unclaimed property, business licenses, etc.Prepare monthly tax account reconciliations Review monthly expense and fixed asset purchases for proper sales and use tax treatmentReview new inventory items for proper tax treatmentSupport Management in state and local audits with information gathering, data analysis, and implementation of system changes with respect to audit findings  Research and interpret relevant transactional tax law as neededPrepare other transactional tax reports as assigned Respond timely and appropriately to tax notices as assignedInteract and communicate effectively with various business personnel and business units to understand business transactions and ensure accurate reportingKeep current on tax legislation and rate changes Maintain documentation in accordance with SOX requirementsInteract with other members of the Finance department, CFOs and accounting personnel at the operating facilitiesPrepare sales and use tax registrations as neededAssist with the implementation and maintenance of sales tax software applications to ensure accurate collection and reporting Other functions and projects as assigned