At Cracker Barrel, our mission is Pleasing People. This is evident from the moment you walk through our doors, with the first smile that greets you, from the items in our retail store to the food on the table, we welcome you home!
The Senior Tax Accountant will assist the Sales and Use Tax Manager in directing the overall Local Tax activities of Indirect Tax to ensure the company's tax policies and procedures/policies are adhered to thus ensuring compliance with all tax laws for the jurisdictions where the company operates. Responsible for assisting with and completing the highly technical tax returns required to be filed by the appropriate taxing jurisdiction and with the related accounting.
Supervise and assist in the processing of sales & use tax, escheat property and local miscellaneous reports; review applicable regulations specific by state and ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion; may be required to prepare complex tax returns on an as needed basis.
Supervise and assist in the operation of the various tax systems such as Corpsales, Onbase etc; become knowledgeable and aware of the various systems and promote the most efficient use of the systems to increase productivity of Indirect Tax; review and ensure that the POS system and any other system is in compliance with the appropriate tax regulations.
Assist in researching and planning of various tax projects to optimize Cracker Barrel's overall tax liability; based on research recommend necessary changes, implement new procedures, and monitor results.
Assist in preparing and maintaining tax manuals that document Cracker Barrel's position on various procedures and issues; continue to update, maintain, develop, and document specific job procedures and duties that ensure job function may be performed in the absence of Cracker Barrel personnel, assist in training personnel in Indirect Tax and other Cracker Barrel departments dealing in tax matters; prepare complex tax returns on an as needed basis.
Assist in monitoring and reviewing the company's current technical systems and the day-to-day procedures performed by company's tax personnel to ensure that all activities are performed in the most efficient and effective manner; recognize and implement simpler approaches that save Cracker Barrel resources.
Assist in the accounting functions of Indirect Tax; prepare all journal entries for sales and use tax compliance and prepare the reconciliations of sales and use tax payables in Blackline.
Prepare the monthly accrual entries for business licenses/health permits and prepare the reconciliations of business licenses/health permits in Blackline.
Experience and Education
3 - 6 years corporate sales and use tax compliance experience, relevant accounting experience will also be considered.
Bachelors' degree from accredited school=
Certifications
CPA or advanced degree preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Thorough knowledge of multistate, sales and use tax, escheat property and local tax laws and
regulations.
control. Familiarity with ERP functionality. Experience with Infinium and its report writers preferred.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Excel proficiency required.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities, coordinate multiple assignments simultaneously and complete
projects within deadlines.
Strong leadership skills.
High degree of integrity.
Ability to train and motivate others.
NOTE: Racism, either overt or perpetuated through unconscious bias, has no place at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, and both our Mission and People Promise are firmly rooted in the principle of valuing what everyone brings to the table. Our employees work hard to ensure that our brand, which is grounded in genuine hospitality and nostalgia, represents only what is good about those things. While our dcor and food may harken back to earlier times, our inclusive culture and beliefs about equality and diversity do not.
NOTE: Racism, either overt or perpetuated through unconscious bias, has no place at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, and both our Mission and People Promise are firmly rooted in the principle of valuing what everyone brings to the table. Our employees work hard to ensure that our brand, which is grounded in genuine hospitality and nostalgia, represents only what is good about those things. While our dcor and food may harken back to earlier times, our inclusive culture and beliefs about equality and diversity do not.
Street 2: 307 Hartmann Drive
Street: Home Office
External Company Name: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
External Company URL: www.crackerbarrel.com
Store #: 001
In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department online (http://www.crackerbarrel.com/contact-us/employee/ ) or toll free at 1 800-333-9566.
Cracker Barrel does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring. If you are interested in applying for a position and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact (1-800-333-9566) so that we can work with you to reasonably accommodate you. Note that individuals who have any hearing impairment will be reasonably accommodated in the application process.
