Ocean Spray Cranberries

Sr. Tax Accountant

Ocean Spray Cranberries$72K — $99K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Corporate, State and Local Sales and Use tax matters
  • Experience with US Federal & State tax areas
  • Knowledge of the Federal and Local Audit process
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
  • Excellent multitasking and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SAP (S4)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all state and local sales and use tax reporting and compliance
  • Lead tax review of invoices and resolve sales & use tax inquiries
  • Manage audit planning and defense during tax audits
  • Assist with IRS and other audits as required
  • Accountable for budgeting and reconciliation of property tax bills
  • Support preparation of US Federal and state corporate income tax returns
  • Manage real estate tax filings and liaise with consultants

Benefits

  • Complete insurance package from Day-1, including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company matching and potential discretionary match
  • Short-term performance bonuses
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Up to three weeks of vacation pay
  • Career development and growth opportunities through tuition assistance
  • Access to wellness programs, including fitness and massage reimbursement
Full Job Description
The Sr. Tax Accountant is responsible for overseeing all aspects of state and local sales and use tax reporting, compliance, and strategic planning. You are adept at analyzing information, completing necessary forms accurately, and ensuring timely filing with the appropriate agencies. Working closely with tax department colleagues, as well as successful cross-functional collaboration with other internal OS groups/departments and external contacts (consultants, auditors).

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:
Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)Master's Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience:
At least 5 Years of Experience

Annual Salary:
$72,200 - $99,330

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


About Ocean Spray Cranberries

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is a food and beverage company that produces and markets cranberry and grapefruit products. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Lakeville-Middleboro, Massachusetts. Ocean Spray's products include cranberry juice, dried cranberries, and cranberry sauce. The company is owned by more than 700 cranberry farmers in the United States and Canada. Ocean Spray has manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and Washington. The company's products are sold in more than 100 countries around the world.
Learn more about Ocean Spray Cranberries
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1930

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