General Summary
Assists with compliance requirements of federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding application of, filing of, and payment of business licenses and indirect taxes for over 80 Southern States Cooperative locations and over 45 Member Cooperative locations. Requires the ability to work independently, monitor filing requirements and meet deadlines for numerous locations in multiple states, to avoid penalties. Assists with account reconciliations and analysis as needed.
Essential Job Functions
File and/or direct the filings and payments of business licenses for the numerous Southern States Cooperative and Member Cooperative locations
Prepare and file personal property tax returns with state and local tax agencies
Remit payments of real estate and personal property taxes with considerations to efficiency while mindful of cash flow
Prepare sales and use tax returns as assigned
Promptly respond to various requests from operations, including sales tax exemption certificates
Prepare journal entries when needed and reconcile general ledger accounts as assigned
Field and assist with audit requests and preparation
Participate in ad hoc projects, research and analysis as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
One to two years of indirect tax experience preferred
Requirements
Ability to handle multiple tasks in conjunction with various tax filing deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and prioritize work
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Work Environment
Job functions are performed in an office environment
Physical Activities & Requirements
While performing the essential job functions of this position, the following is required:
Continuously Manual dexterity (fingers and hands), reach with Arms & Hands, Repetitive Motion Feet & Hands, Sit
Frequently Walk
Occasionally Balance, bend, drive, stand, twist back & neck, crouch, kneel, stoop
Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding day-to-day business operations.
Tools & Equipment
Computer, printer, phone
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Vision:
To be the trusted hometown ag retailer, generating sustained results for our customers and profitability for our cooperative members.
Mission:
To be customer focused, providing superior products and services with expertise for farms and around the home.
Core Values:
Our values are rooted in relationships, hard work, tradition, integrity and a dedication to the land, livestock and a rural way of living.
One Team: We trust, develop, and value one another.
Customer Experience: We nurture valued relationships and exceed customer expectations.
Sustainable Growth: We generate operational earnings to reinvest in the growth of our Member Owners, our employees, facilities and equipment.
Open Communication: Employees are well-informed, understand company direction and their role in the success of our cooperative.
Accountability: We live up to our commitments daily.
Integrity: We do the right thing. Every day.
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