Tax Compliance Manager
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Smithfield
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods.
We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees
worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our
team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our
family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunityOur team members receive
industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits
packages:Competitive Pay: $104,000-$152,350 annuallyAnnual Bonus
Earning PotentialComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement
Benefits and MoreEducation benefit available to full and part time
Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.Open to
moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance
packages!In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth,
professional development, and tuition assistance.The position
summary states the general nature and purpose of the job.
Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The Tax
Compliance Manager manages multi-state and local sales and use tax,
property tax, and other business tax administration and compliance,
including research and analysis of related tax laws and
communication with state and local jurisdictions and authorities,
for multiple legal entities.Core ResponsibilitiesPrepare and review
monthly sales and use tax data provided to third-party return
preparer.Review sales and use tax returns prepared by third-party,
calculate and submit required monthly funding payment, and clear
accruals against payments in SAP ERP.Manage and review both
customer and vendor sales tax exemption certificates.Prepare,
review, and timely and accurately file all other indirect tax
returns and reports.Liaison with third-party consultant for
property tax reporting, including gathering and providing all
information necessary to complete the annual property tax rendition
reports for production facilities, sales offices, and cold storage
inventories.Coordinate payment of property tax bills and prepare
monthly accrual of property tax expense considering business
activities impacting property tax liability.Prepare, review, and
timely and accurately file all unclaimed property reports,
including mailing of due diligence letters to property owners
according to each state's requirements.
Track and handle responses to due diligence letters.Manage all
indirect tax state audits, including responding to requests for
data, coordinating site visits by auditors, and reviewing all
findings.Research state sales and use tax and other indirect tax
issues and document findings.Assist with the management of state
tax incentive programs.Prepare general ledger journal entries by
performing calculations and analysis, maintaining supporting
records, and reconciling accounts for property tax and other
indirect tax accounts.Perform account reconciliations for assigned
general ledger accounts and make appropriate adjustments or
correcting entries.Review account reconciliations prepared, and
entries posted by direct report, following policy.Provide indirect
tax support for new acquisitions and system conversions. This
includes reviewing, interpreting, and converting financial data as
well as process definition and documentation.Perform accounting and
internal control responsibilities under GAAP, SOX 404, and company
policy.Support semi-annual, annual, and ad hoc corporate tax and
financial reporting requests.Initiate and manage process
improvements and system enhancements for role and function to
increase data integrity and provide quality customer service to
business partners.Review and update business process narratives as
necessary.Lead the implementation effort for various tax tool and
software projects, participating in blueprinting, testing, system
training, data conversion, and post-go-live analysis.Administer
various tax software tools and serve as subject matter expert on
functionality.Complete special projects and ad hoc assignments as
requested.Cross-train with other personnel as assigned.Champion and
demonstrate Smithfield's ROI guiding principles and Core Four
Values.Foster a positive team environment built on respect and
gratitude.Manage and motivate personnel by interviewing, hiring,
and training employees; planning, directing, and reviewing work;
appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing feedback and assisting in providing appropriate
resolutions.Grow knowledge and develop skills by pursuing
educational opportunities, reading professional publications,
participating in professional organizations, and maintaining
personal networks.The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned
to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to
perform the essential functions . Bachelor's degree from an
accredited four-year college or university in Accounting or related
field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent
combination of education and experience, required.2+ years of
demonstrated experience in team management/development or project
leadership is required.CPA Certificate, preferred.Public accounting
experience is strongly encouraged.Strong research skills and
ability to comprehend tax implications.Thorough knowledge of
financial and business principles, including GAAP, and an ability
to grasp company financial policies and protocols.Strong experience
with general ledger, account reconciliation, and analysis.Strong
experience working with indirect tax including sales and use tax,
property tax, and unclaimed property.Experience in manufacturing
industry a plus.Knowledge of SAP ERP software, preferred.Highly
proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office
tools.Knowledge of Avalara ECM Pro, Avalara Tax Research, RIA
Checkpoint, and Sovos Taxware preferred.Strong decision-making,
analytical, and problem-solving skills.Solid mathematical
skills.Strong multi-tasking, prioritization, and organizational
skills.High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.Strong
interpersonal skills.Displays professionalism and
integrity.Proactive and solution-oriented with the ability to think
creatively.Strong written, verbal, and listening communication
skills.Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic
environment.Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal
supervision.Ability to be respectful, approachable, and
team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a
positive work environment.EEO/AA InformationSmithfield is an equal
opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status,
status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status
or non-job characteristic as directed by law.If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the employment selection process,
please call us at 757-357-1595.
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