Tax Accountant
Salisbury, MD, US, 21804
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.
Summary
We ae recruiting for a Tax Accountant. This position is responsible for multi-state sales and use tax process which includes responding to internal/external customer requests, reviewing purchases, and preparing and filing sales and use tax returns.
The salary range for this position is $56,000 - $83,000 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
1. Respond timely to internal/external customers on taxability of purchases and provided appropriate documentation
2. Prepare reconciliations for sales and use tax liability balance sheet accounts
3. Reviews accruals and prepares journal entries
4. Compiles data and files sales and use tax returns required on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis
Minimum Education and Experience Required
REQUIRED: Bachelors degree in Accounting plus 1-3 years related work experience.
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 / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Nearest Major Market: Salisbury