• Tax Accountant

    Perdue Farms, Inc. (Salisbury, MD)


    Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. **That's Perdue.**

    Summary

    We are recruiting for a Tax Accountant to join our team. This position is responsible for multi-state sales and use tax processes which includes responding to internal/external customer requests, reviewing purchases, and filing sales and use tax returns.

     

    This is an onsite role at our Salisbury, MD Corporate Headquarters.

     

    The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $95,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

     

    In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

    Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    + Respond timely to internal/external customers on taxability of purchases and provide appropriate documentation

    + Review sales and use tax accruals and prepare journal entries

    + Prepares balance sheet reconciliations for sales and use tax liability balance sheet accounts

    + Research sales and use tax laws/code to determine taxability/exempt status and apply to purchases

    + Collects data and files sales and use tax returns on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis

    + Schedules, plans and prepares responses for sales and use tax audits with the assistance from the Tax Manager when necessary

    Minimum Education and Experience Required

    **REQUIRED:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, plus 2-4 years related work experience. Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, vLookup)

    **PREFERRED:** Possess practical knowledge of transaction taxes

    Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

    + Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.

    + May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.

    + May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

    + Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

     

    _Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._