Cracker Barrel · 1 month ago
Income Tax Accountant
305 Hartmann Drive, Lebanon, Tennessee 37087-2519
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expCracker Barrel is a well-established company known for its hospitality and service. They are seeking an Income Tax Accountant to manage tax accounting tasks, compliance, and audit support while also implementing process improvements related to tax functions.
GiftRestaurants
Responsibilities
Prepares journal entries for tax accounting
Completes monthly account reconciliations and roll forwards of tax balances
Prepares legal entity accounting entries, subsidiary financial statements and researches intercompany activity
Assists with uncertain tax position tracking and entries
Assists with SEC disclosure support
Calculates book to tax adjustments for income tax returns
Prepares book reclass and intercompany elimination workpapers
Prepares state apportionment workpapers
Completes forecasts of required quarterly tax payments as well as extension calculations and ensures timely deposits of estimated tax
Responds to notices and schedules income tax audits
Organizes document production for federal and state tax authorities and external auditors
Assists with preparing and providing support for income and franchise tax appeals
Prepares audit settlement reconciliations and entries
Works with management to implement process improvement and/or system improvement opportunities related to legal entity accounting, compliance, estimated taxes, and tax accounting models
Identifies and evaluates additional opportunities for process and/or system improvement. Recommends solutions and assists with implementation
Monitors tax legislation and advises on business impact of proposed law changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor in accounting from an accredited university and 1-2 years of related experience
Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and monthly journal entries and reconciliations. Tax accounting experience a plus
One to two years' experience with federal, state and local tax compliance
Basic understanding of tax and/or accounting systems as well as maintaining a system of internal control
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required
Ability to prioritize responsibilities, coordinate multiple assignments simultaneously and complete projects within deadlines
High degree of integrity
Preferred
CPA or CPA eligible preferred
Experience with Blackline, AS400 or similar enterprise resource planning and accounting software a plus
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1
Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development
401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days
Employee Stock Purchase Program
35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items
Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more
Company
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is an American chain of combined restaurant and gift stores with a Southern country theme.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300M2025-06-10Post Ipo Debt· $300M
1981-11-13IPO
Leadership Team
Julie Felss Masino
president and ceo
Doug Couvillion
Vice President, Supply Chain & Quality Assurance
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