We’re looking for a team-oriented Tax Staff Accountant to join our Tax Team at the biggest small brand in beverage. Spindrift is filled with dynamic, entrepreneurial and passionate team members who are fanatical about our delicious product. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and are looking for a self-starter with a strong work ethic to join this growing team.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager in the Finance Department, responsibilities for this position include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Oversee timely and accurate state sales tax filings prepared by a 3rd party
• Review and resolve state tax and regulatory notices as needed
• Manage and maintain exemption certificates for all customers including new customer set up
• Collaborate with AP department throughout the year to determine which vendors should receive 1099s
• Assist as needed with various regulatory reporting and compliance
• Collaborate with accounting department to ensure various state bottle bill compliance
• Assist as needed and sometimes conduct tax/regulatory audits
• Provide 3rd party preparers with income tax request lists for tax returns and tax provision calculations
• Review Federal, State, and/or local income and sales tax returns
• Coordinate tax payments and related journal entries with AP department
• Perform various tax related projects and initiatives
• Support technology implementations, overall process improvements, and other efforts to increase the efficiency of the tax compliance function

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is an individual who possesses a positive can-do attitude along with a focus on efficiency, practicality, and an ability to see the larger picture in the context of the business.

• You have a strong work ethic.
• You have a solid understanding of general accounting rules.
• You have strong customer-service skills.
• You are a problem-solver and have excellent organizational skills.
• You are able to communicate ideas using both technical and non-technical language.
• You are highly self-motivated.
• You are detail oriented.
• You are able to meet deadlines.
• You are an excellent listener and clear communicator.
• You are adept at identifying issues and formulating solutions when necessary.
• You are curious! You’re eager to learn about the company and leverage your existing knowledge.
• You embrace and regularly demonstrate our values of agility, collaboration, innovation, ambition, trust and respect