Tax Accounting Analyst

Date: Nov 6, 2024

Location: Hiram, OH, US, 44234-1806

Company: Great Lakes Cheese

Job Overview

The Tax Accounting Analyst will be responsible for supporting tasks related to federal, state, and local planning initiatives and audits. You will play a key role in researching and analyzing tax items. Further, in this role, you will also assist with federal, state, and local compliance.

Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for Sales and Use Tax Compliance; including monthly accounts payable invoice review, sales and use return filing/payment scheduling and understanding manufacturing exemptions.
  • Assist with reporting of current credits and incentives programs and the research of new opportunities.
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant tax legislation, at the federal, state and local levels 
  • Complete tax research requested by manager or management team, as needed.
  • Responsible for Tax Basis Fixed Asset Maintenance 
  • Support State Income Tax Process; including calculating apportionment and understanding other compliance related knowledge
  • Responsible for company’s Payroll Tax Process; Research various payroll tax issues, Form 941 payroll tax compliance and Form 940 unemployment tax compliance
  • Responsible for Form 1099 Process, including annual IRS filing, mailing forms and completing vendor review.
  • Responsible for various Excise and Use Tax Returns - Form 2290, Form 720, etc.
  • Responsible for filing Form 5500 Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan
  • Assist with US Census Reporting
  • Responsible for Annual Business Registration Filings for all company locations.
  • Support any tax related audits.
  • Support Tax Accounting Manager with other tasks as needed.
  • Recommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions in the tax accounting system and procedures.
  • Effectively communicate with management and external departments.
  • Assist with additional federal and state tax projects as needed
  • Assists with tax planning and compliance-related projects
  • All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectations of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies, and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
  • Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 1-3 years of accounting experience 
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and team skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, able to work well independently.
  • Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship both now and in the future. 
     

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Master’s degree in Management, Accounting or Finance
  • SAP experience.  
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
     

Working Conditions

• Work is mainly performed in an office setting, with some time spent in a manufacturing environment
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.