Corporate Income Tax Associate Job in Phoenix 85001, Arizona US
With nearly $19 billion in annual revenue, US Foods is the 10th largest private company in America, and a leading foodservice distributor. Many of the entities that make up US Foods were founded in the 19th century, including one that sold provisions to travelers heading west during the 1850s gold rush. US Foods offers more than 350,000 national brand products and its own high-quality "exclusive brand" items, ranging from fresh meats and produce to prepared and frozen foods. The company proudly employs approximately 25,000 people in more than 60 locations nationwide, and provides the finest quality food and related products to more than 250,000 customers, including independent and multi-unit restaurants, healthcare and hospitality entities, government and educational institutions. The company is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and jointly owned by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier Rice Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Co. Discover more at www.usfoods.com.
We are currently hiring a Corporate Tax Associate at our Phoenix office. The Tax Associate will be responsible for preparing income tax returns, tax provisions, and associated workpapers for. The position will assist income managers with income tax audits and special projects. This position is also responsible for mentoring and coaching income tax staff.
· Responsible for creating workpapers and supporting information for the efficient, accurate, and timely completion of federal and state income tax returns.
· Prepare income tax returns, quarterly estimates, and year-end extensions.
· Assist in tax accounting computations and reconciliations.
· Respond to tax notices from various taxing authorities.
· Extract information from accounting and tax systems.
· Perform special income tax projects as assigned.
· Mentor and coach income tax staff
- BA/BS Degree in Accounting, and at least 2 years of experience in corporate taxation or public account.
- Master's of Tax and/or CPA certification preferred.
- Sound technical knowledge of federal, state and local corporate income tax laws and regulations required.
- Experience in preparation of income tax provision and all types of income and franchise tax returns needed.
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills required.
- Good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills necessary.
- Proficiency in tax research tools and Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) necessary.
- Experience with InSource/GoSystems income tax return preparation software and TaxStream provision preparation software preferred.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks required.
