Senior Tax Accountant

Come join our family at In-N-Out Burger!

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Tax Accountant to join our Accounting team in Franklin, TN*. The Senior Tax Accountant reports to the Tax Manager and plays a key role in supporting the Company's federal, state, and local tax compliance obligations. This position will be responsible for indirect tax compliance, with exposure to income tax compliance, tax accounting, and special projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to continuous learning in an evolving tax environment. This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of tax disciplines while partnering with accounting, operations, and leadership teams in support of a growing multi-state organization.

*This role is based full time in office

General Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of various tax workpaper, state apportionment calculations, and various supporting documents in support of Federal and state direct and indirect tax returns for the Company and Foundations

• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax estimates and projections
• Prepare, file, and remit timely and accurate sales and use tax returns for applicable state and local jurisdictions, including reviewing and validating source data for the Company and Foundations
• Track tax filing calendars and ensure deadlines are met to avoid penalties and interest
• Maintain compliance with tax rates and rules specific to the industry by monitoring state sales and use tax rate changes
• Review invoices and transactions for sales and use tax compliance purposes
• Assist with sales and use tax audits, including compiling data, responding to inquiries, and managing document requests
• Conduct tax research and provide assistance to internal and external stakeholders on tax-related matters
• Provide support in the preparation of schedules and responses related to indirect tax audits, inquiries, and tax notices
• Identify and communicate relevant tax legislative and regulatory developments
• Support special projects including cost segregation studies, tax credit and rebate initiatives, census reporting, and miscellaneous tax filings
• Implement and uphold tax accounting policies, procedures, and processes
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Company and Foundation Management, external advisors, vendors, and taxing authorities
• Support the tax team's goals and objectives by assisting the Tax Manager with special projects and ad hoc assignments while coordinating between various internal and external parties and service providers
• Maintain a forward-looking perspective by remaining abreast of industry and tax developments

Work Schedule + Benefits

• Full-time, Salaried, Exempt
• Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
• Excellent Benefits, to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA's, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan, Adoption Assistance, Education Reimbursement, Supplemental Health Plans and Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Active CPA license, required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field, required
• Master's degree in Tax, preferred
• 4+ years of progressive tax experience, including federal and state income tax compliance, tax accounting, and/or indirect tax compliance responsibilities
• Experience in both public accounting and corporate tax environments strongly preferred
• Experience preparing income tax returns and/or indirect tax returns (sales and use tax and personal property tax)
• Experience supporting multi-state sales and use tax compliance and audits preferred
• Experience in the restaurant, retail, or multi-location industry preferred
• Strong research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects while effectively managing regular responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate Excel experience, required
• Experience with CCH, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, Oracle, OneSource, or similar tax and accounting systems preferred

ABOUT In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger was founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, and remains privately owned and operated. Under the direction of the Snyder family, the company has opened restaurants throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Washington, and Tennessee. In-N-Out Burger’s menu has remained the same since 1948, and we have maintained a simple philosophy – serve only the highest quality product, prepare it in a clean and sparkling environment, and serve it in a warm and friendly manner. We have built a reputation for fresh, made-to-order foods prepared and served by friendly, well trained Associates.

In-N-Out Burger offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. Should there be a need, In-N-Out Burger will provide a reasonable accommodation to complete the interview process upon request.