Associate Tax Accountant

The Associate Tax Accountant primarily prepares various U.S federal, state, local and Canadian income/franchise tax filings for Gordon Food Service, and related entities.

When you will work:

• Hybrid Schedule 4 days in office 1 day work from home

• Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm

What you will do:

• Assist with tax depreciation and fixed assets.

• Assist with local business license filings.

• Prepares Federal proforma form 1120's/Sch M's and state/local income tax returns.

• Assist with tax research.

• Assist with tax provision calculations and tax estimated payments.

• Prepares monthly account reconciliations for various tax accounts.

• Prepares monthly journal entries for tax activity in related accounts.

• Investigate variances in tax accounts.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table:

• One to three years previous public accounting or corporate accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

• This position requires excellent attention to detail and strong motivation toward company, team, and individual results.

• Works effectively with others outside own formal line of authority to accomplish organizational goals.

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to promote to improve and promote quality.

• Effectively expresses ideas clearly and concisely. Presents ideas effectively to individuals or groups when given time for preparation. Effectively leads group discussion to make progress and keep the group focused.

• Accepts responsibility for own actions.

• Uses creativity to develop fresh perspectives and new ideas for issues at hand.

• Must have knowledge of tax accounting, preparation, planning and financial accounting and analysis.

• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies.

• Knowledge of industry trends.

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.