Frontier Co-op · 2 months ago
Senior Tax & Equity Analyst
Norway, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFrontier Coop is seeking an experienced accountant responsible for tax compliance and equity management. In this role, you will ensure accurate accounting, reporting, and administration of equity and membership management, as well as timely filing and payment of various tax returns.
E-CommerceHerbs and SpicesOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Primary owner of income, sales, excise and use tax compliance to meet filing guidelines and deadlines
Gathers applicable information from the business to support tax calculations, including R&D tax credit, and reviews data for completeness and accuracy
Partner with external tax advisors on quarterly income tax estimates and payments
Establishes and implements a use tax process
Research tax laws, grants, and tax credits to provide recommendations on current capital projects, business initiatives, and identify opportunities for tax savings
Identify, devise, plan and execute tax strategies, research potential tax issues, and analyze business impact of tax provisions and tax law changes
Maintains tax compliance calendar
Prepare and review tax and equity related journal entries in support of a month end period close
Manages escheatment process with the states through Company software
Provide accurate accounting, reporting and administration of equity and membership
Perform account reconciliations and roll forwards of relevant accounts
Research, prepare, and correspond to federal, state, or local government examinations, notices, and audits
Support activities that lead to an unqualified audit opinion for the Company’s annual external audit
Manage capitalized fixed assets and depreciation process partnering with operations, facilities, engineering, and other departments to be the finance partner on capital projects
Manage sales tax compliance initiatives, including external tax software relationship for sales tax
Manage tax certification exemptions
Manage excise tax compliance
Work with internal departments and external resources to improve efficiency
Participate in various special projects as assigned
Always works safely, follows safety rules and policies and participates in scheduled training
Strives to reduce waste, recycle products whenever possible, and re-use resources when practical
Reports injuries and near misses promptly and in required detailed format; proposes corrective action
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data and reconcile complex accounts
Knowledge of GAAP accounting processes
Experience using an ERP or mainframe accounting systems
Experience using Microsoft software, proficiency at intermediate to advanced Excel
Self-starter with strong sense of urgency and limited day-to-day direction
Ability to multi-task, remain organized and prioritize work while meeting deadlines
Attentive to detail and accuracy. Ability to problem solve and apply judgment
Team player, willing to periodically perform additional functions and/or work longer hours during certain times during the year
Familiarity with debits/credit, statements of equity, balance sheet reconciliations, and understand the concept of chart of accounts, GL structure and cost centers
Intermediate knowledge of income, sales, and use tax regulations
Actively manages professional relationships internally and externally to ensure mutual respect and cooperation
Perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in accounting or a related field; 3-5 years of accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Preferred experience in moderately complex manufacturing environment
Preferred experience in cooperative structure
Preferred CPA, but not required
Company
Frontier Co-op
Frontier Co-op is a natural and organic products company.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tony Bedard
CEO
Clint Landis
Chief Marketing Officer
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