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Kroger · 1 day ago

Income Tax Compliance Specialist

Cincinnati Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$80K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

Kroger is a leading retail company, and they are seeking an Income Tax Compliance Specialist to manage the preparation and review of income tax returns. The role involves supervising staff, assisting with audits, and driving efficiencies in the tax compliance process.

GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology

Responsibilities

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 (L9)

Coordinate the tax fixed asset process, including working closely with accounting to reconcile items within the fixed asset ledger (L9)

Review quarterly fixed asset reconciliations as prepared by accounting (L9)

Drive process and technology efficiencies across the compliance process, including coordination of the e-filing process (L9)

Assist with acquisition accounting and compliance integration (L9)

Manage the Tax Compliance team, including setting roles and responsibilities, creating a timeline for tax preparation and ensuring due dates are met (L9)

Manage the data gathering process, including coordinating with accounting department and division controllers to obtain critical data (L9)

Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualification

Income tax accountingTax complianceCertified public accountant (CPA)Analytical skillsMicrosoft ExcelCompliance/Provision softwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointPrioritizationProject leadershipProblem solvingOrganizational skillsOral communicationWritten communication