Sr. Tax Accountant

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world’s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.

The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSI’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI’s overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for providing professional tax support to the Federal income and State income, sales and use, and property tax compliance function for multi-entity and private U.S. entities. Prepares and files a variety of tax documents in a large number of jurisdictions and provides research and analysis support on complex state tax matters, including assistance with internal and external tax advice and service.   

Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 

•       Job is an individual contributor.

•       Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.

•       Prepare and file accurate and timely federal, state and local income tax returns of OSI Group, LLC and affiliates

•       Assist with preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns and property tax returns, as needed

•       Obtain and develop information and documentation necessary to complete returns and other tax filings.

•       Assist in providing tax advice and service to OSI Group, LLC, its principals, affiliates, and joint-venture entities, as needed

•       Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures.

•       Assist in implementing strategic tax planning for all necessary federal state and local taxes, as needed.

•       Research tax questions to optimize tax information and minimize liability in conformance with laws.

•       Assist in maintaining overall return compliance filing calendar and verify that all returns have been received on a timely basis with follow up to the taxing jurisdiction as necessary.

•       Assist in maintaining effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process.

•       Assist in managing federal, state, and local tax audits: preparing responses, creating schedules, etc.

•       Assist with monitoring legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments, and creating strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation, as needed.

•       Provide support with various internal/external audits and special tax related projects.

•       Prepare quarterly tax distributions calculations

•       Prepare, file and pay quarterly multi-state income tax estimates, annual extensions, and as needed amendments

•       Research and analyze new tax developments to determine effects on the company and make recommendations for action.

•       Assist with preparation of US/Foreign tax provisions, as needed

•       This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.

•       Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills: 

·         5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.

·         Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

·         Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of management.

·         Multi-state S-corporation and partnership tax compliance knowledge, including non-resident withholding and composite tax filing requirements

·         Familiarity with U.S. federal, state, and local tax reporting requirements of a manufacturing business environment

·         Knowledge of tax code, compliance and procedures for S- corporations and partnerships, including familiarity with tiered partnership structures

·         Strong ability to utilize project management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks.

·         Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders.

·         Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

·         Familiarity with SAP, Corptax, and tax research tools.

·         2 years of Public Accounting experience is preferred

Preferred Education:

·         BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

Work Environment:  

·         Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.

·         Work conditions are typical of an office environment.

·         This role does not require any domestic travel

·         Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds.

·         Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.

·         Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Less than 4 hours.