Sales & Use Tax Accountant

Sales & Use Tax Accountant

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: JBS is seeking a Sales & Use Tax Accountant to join our growing tax department. This position will be responsible for all aspects of state and local sales & use tax, including the preparation of the multi-state sales and use tax returns, analyzing transaction level details, conducting audit defense, and completing tax related accounting.  Theindividual must be detail-oriented and able to meet tax deadlines. This position is located fully onsite at our Corporate office in Greeley, Colorado.

Responsibilities:

• Lead accountant in all areas of sales and use tax
• Review and prepare account reconciliations
• General ledger analysis and preparation or review of journal entries
• Perform queries and reports from SAP and Vertex
• Review or prepare multi-state sales and use tax returns, including payment requests
• Lead accountant on sales and use tax audits
• Assist with providing documentation to independent auditors
• Assist in gathering information, answering inquiries and working with outside consultants regarding sales and use tax
• Communicate with Company operating units regarding sales/use tax accruals, payments and returns
• Handle notices and communications from tax authorities  
• Perform research related to new tax laws and/or tax planning projects
• Complete special tax projects assigned by tax leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business, or equivalent experience
• 4-6+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting or a large corporation
• Vertex and/or SAP experience a plus
• CPA, CMI or other relevant certification a plus
• Strong technical tax skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and accounting skills
• Strong ledger and account reconciliation experience
• Detail oriented and deadline driven
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access and other Office Products
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of employees and management
• Must be able to meet internal and external deadlines
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $65,000-$80,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development:Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and ourcorporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.