Corporate Tax Specialist (Remote Opportunity)

Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Elizabeth
Posted on: April 20, 2024

Job Description:

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunityThe Company's corporate tax department is seeking out driven, energetic, and detail-oriented tax professionals for its Corporate Tax Specialist role. We are a dynamic Fortune 500 global company that needs a Corporate Tax Specialist to prepare the Company's Federal, State, and International income tax compliance. This role will also assist with the preparation of the Company's ASC 740 matters and complete other tax projects as needed. Both the Company's income tax compliance and ASC 740 matters are challenging, complex and require an experienced and sophisticated tax professional. The successful candidate will possess superior compliance abilities, tax technical skills and advanced knowledge of technology.Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Pay: $54,000 - $79,750
• Annual Bonus Earning Potential
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
• Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.Core Responsibilities
  • Prepares the Company's Federal, State, and International income tax returns.
  • Work with various internal and external stakeholders to obtain tax return data.
  • Analyze tax data to determine applicable tax treatment of income and expenses
  • Assists with the Company's annual ASC 740 calculation.
  • Assists with the Company's quarterly tax estimated calculations and payments.
  • Completes current taxes payable and fixed asset account reconciliations.
  • Assists with special tax projects as needed.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
    • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in accounting and 2+ years' tax experience with a public accounting firm or private industry, required.
    • CPA or CPA Candidate is strongly preferred.
    • Basic knowledge of U.S., State, and International income tax laws.
    • Basic knowledge of U.S. GAAP ASC 740 accounting for income taxes.
    • Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
    • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
    • Knowledge of CorpTax Compliance system, SAP, and reporting software.
    • Must be able to travel 5% of the time.
    • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
    • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.EEO/AA InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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