Tax Compliance Specialist

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The base pay range for this position is $80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr, with additional compensation types including Annual Bonus and RSUs.

• Prepare the company's income tax returns, including estimated payments and extension requests.
• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns, including a review of book-tax differences and supporting work papers
• Review estimated payments and extension requests (corporate and partnership)
• Research tax questions and related accounting consequences; document conclusions related to compliance and provision
• Assist with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state audits, including reviewing data requests and coordinating responses
• Supervise work of lower level staff and interns
• Maintain flexibility to work occasional weekends
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions, including preparation and review of deferred tax balances
• Consolidate federal tax returns and review consolidated state tax returns
• Coordinate the tax fixed asset process, including working closely with accounting to reconcile items within the fixed asset ledger
• Review quarterly fixed asset reconciliations as prepared by accounting
• Drive process and technology efficiencies across the compliance process, including coordination of the e-filing process
• Assist with acquisition accounting and compliance integration
• Manage the Tax Compliance team, including setting roles and responsibilities, creating a timeline for tax preparation and ensuring due dates are met
• Manage the data gathering process, including coordinating with accounting department and division controllers to obtain critical data
• Maintain the ability to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance
• 5+ years prior accounting/finance experience in a public company or public accounting firm
• 2+ years of experience in income tax accounting
• 4+ years tax compliance (federal and state) experience
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Access
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to lead projects and work with contacts outside the department and company
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects
• Certified public accountant (CPA)
• Compliance/Provision software experience

Kroger is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.