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The Part-Time Tax Coordinator provides critical administrative and operational support to the Tax Department. Maintains business licenses and annual reports, manages physical mail, monitors and responds to emails in the tax inbox, assists the team with sales/use tax tasks and audit data collection, and assists with other tax projects.
What you will do:
Coordinates, reviews, and tracks compliance filings for various business licenses and annual reports across required jurisdictions.
Manages physical mail intake for the tax department, including sorting, scanning, and routing time-sensitive notices.
Monitors the tax department email inbox, answering routine customer and internal inquiries or routing more complex issues to the appropriate team member.
Assists with income tax payments and compliance.
Assists with sales and use tax compliance inquiries, certificate maintenance, or customer credits.
Supports the team during government audits by pulling requested financial data, documents, and historical invoices.
Performs other administrative tasks and special projects as assigned.
When you will work:
This is a part-time position requiring 24 hours per week We offer excellent schedule flexibility to fit your lifestyle, with two primary options:
5 days a week (approx. 4–5 hours per day), which allows for a hybrid or remote arrangement.
3 days a week (8 hours per day), which requires being fully in-person at our office for all three days.
We are happy to discuss which structure works best for you during the interview process.
What you bring to the table:
2+ years of administrative experience required.
Education: Associate’s degree required.
Experience in tax or accounting is highly preferred (though not required), alongside an awareness of current industry trends.
High level of accuracy, thoroughness, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to develop creative solutions to a variety of issues, utilizing both established company policies and fresh perspectives.
Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and consistently meet recurring deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for handling both customer and internal inquiries.
A team-oriented mindset focused on achieving company and individual goals, paired with strong personal accountability.
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate.
We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada.
Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee.
Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities.
Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
