Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives of our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.

Job Summary

Performs various accounting and analytical duties related to state and local indirect tax compliance, providing research support for various internal departments responsible for administering and collecting sales and use tax.  Perform other related work.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain working knowledge of ongoing state and local tax law changes and provide updates to internal departments on applicable laws.
• Prepare documents to comply with state and local sales and use tax reporting requirements.
• Prepare, analyze and file sales/use tax returns.
• Reconcile sales/use tax related liability accounts and review monthly journal entries.
• Assist with multi-state property tax filings.
• Process and record property tax payments, reconciliations and assist with audits.
• Provide support for state sales/use tax audits and other inquiries from taxing authorities.
• Assist in planning for and obtaining tax refunds related to government sponsored economic incentives.
• Perform special projects as required to obtain available tax based refunds.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities with honesty and integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a financial account or staff accountant role.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years in a position applying knowledge of state and local indirect tax laws in a compliance environment.
• Experience preparing, analyzing and filing sales and use taxes and property taxes.
• Ability to conduct tax research and prepare a memorandum in a multi-state and multi-jurisdiction environment and provide tax research/findings to all management and customers.
• Demonstrate analytical skills using Microsoft Excel
• Experience interpreting and analyzing statistical and financial information, applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Financial reporting and general ledger accounting experience.
• Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of simultaneous tasks (multi-tasking) in a high-pressure environment, demonstrating initiative, dependability and self-direction to complete projects within expected deadlines or defined time estimates.
• Excellent verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills and ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with co-workers, supervisors, store personnel and vendors.

Preferred Experience:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Master’s degree or equivalent.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job.  All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws.  The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.

As the WinCo Foods community continues to grow, our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences are essential to our strategy and success. We are committed cultivating and celebrating an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected.