Packaging Corporation of America · 20 hours ago
Senior Tax Accountant, Sales and Use
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expPackaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focused on providing ideas and solutions in the corrugated packaging business. The Senior Tax Accountant will supervise the preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns, assist with audits, and manage complex tax issues.
Business DevelopmentManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Work with outside firms to insure accurate and timely filing of sales and use tax returns
Monitor and maintain our sales tax software, Avalara AvaTax and exemption certificate software Avalara CertCapture
Assist with state and local sales and use tax audits. This includes procuring necessary detailed information, managing the audit process, discussions with the auditors, preparation of requested schedules, formation of dispute workpapers and support, post-audit documentation and communicating with various PCA personnel
Review and approve the proper handling of sales tax exemptions
Oversee maintenance of tax licenses/permits
Research and respond to inquiries and notices from state and local sales and use taxing authorities, vendors, customers, and company personnel
Research and analyze complex sales and use tax issues. Must be able to effectively communicate these findings, both orally and in writing, to various financial and non-financial personnel within the company
Monitor state and local sales and use tax developments, including understanding how these developments affect the company’s operations
Identify and implement sales and use tax planning opportunities through review of laws, regulations and the filing of special exemptions, deferrals, and credits
Know and follow policies and procedures of the company, share information that would benefit other members of the team and find ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers
Strive to continually strengthen PCA’s business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectations for customers. This includes supporting PCA’s Commitment to Service which involves doing what's right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is required
3 to 6+ years' experience with a preferred focus in the state sales and use tax area
Attention to detail, accuracy, and consistently meeting deadlines are required
Proficiency in Excel, Word, Tax Software Systems, and On-Line Tax Research Databases is required
Preferred
CPA is preferred
Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred
Company
Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United It is a sub-organization of vapepackagingboxes.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Criscella Martinez
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
Sheryl Griffin
Executive Assistant to CEO & Corporate HR
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