• Senior Tax Analyst

    Southern States Cooperative, Inc (Richmond, VA)


    Job Description

    General Summary

    Assists with compliance requirements of federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding application of, filing of, and payment of taxes and licenses for over 80 Southern States Cooperative locations and over 30 Member Cooperative locations. Requires the ability to work independently, monitor filing requirements and meet deadlines for numerous locations in multiple states. Assists with data analysis using Microsoft Power BI.

     

    Essential Job Functions

     

    Prepare monthly sales and use tax filings as assigned

     

    Prepare property tax returns using fixed asset software in accordance with state and local tax agencies

     

    Leverage technology tools for tax integration and modeling

     

    Process tax payments as assigned

     

    Assist with the year-end patronage refund and income tax provision calculation for the Member Cooperatives

     

    Promptly respond to various requests from operations, including sales tax exemption certificates

     

    Prepare journal entries when needed and reconcile general ledger accounts as assigned

     

    Assist with audit requests

     

    Assist with technical research as needed

     

    Participate in ad hoc projects, research and analysis as assigned

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in Accounting

     

    One to two years of tax experience preferred

     

    CPA or CPA eligible preferred

     

    Requirement

     

    Strong Microsoft Excel skill

     

    Ability to handle multiple tasks in conjunction with various tax filing deadline

     

    Strong written and verbal communication skill

     

    Ability to work independently and prioritize wor

     

    Experience with Microsoft Power BI preferred

     

    Work Environment

     

    Job functions are performed in a hybrid office environment

     

    Potential for limited travel to Southern States or Member Cooperative locations

     

    Physical Activities & Requirements

    While performing the essential job functions of this position, the following is required:

    Continuously Manual dexterity (fingers and hands), reach with Arms & Hands, Repetitive Motion Feet & Hands, Sit

     

    Frequently Walk

     

    Occasionally Balance, bend, drive, stand, twist back & neck, crouch, kneel, stoop

     

    Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding day-to-day business operations.

     

    Tools & Equipment

     

    Computer, printer, phone