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The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Summary The Tax Accountant position will, under general supervision, complete a variety of moderately complex indirect tax activities, including compliance, research, and process improvements related to sales and use, fuel and mileage, and federal and state excise taxes. Key Responsibilities Support the indirect tax function in a fast-paced working environment while developing tax and business knowledge Prepare and file indirect tax returns, including sales and use tax returns, federal excise tax returns (Form 720), Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax returns (Form 2290), fuel tax reports, and other transaction tax returns as required. Review sales and purchase transactions to ensure compliance with state and local tax laws, including proper taxability determinations and exemption certificate management. Assist with indirect tax audits, notices, information requests, and examinations by federal, state, and local taxing authorities. Support tax technology initiatives, process improvements, and automation efforts related to sales, use, excise, and fuel taxes. Gather, analyze, and reconcile data from financial and operational systems to support indirect tax return preparation and compliance activities. Partner with business and accounting personnel across the organization to ensure accurate indirect tax reporting and compliance. Research indirect tax laws and communicate findings to supervisors and customers. Typical Education Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university Relevant Experience 1-3 years of public accounting or large corporate tax experience (CPA is a plus). Experience in indirect tax issues both federal and state (Sales and Use Tax, Fuel Tax, Federal Excise including Superfund and Insurance Premium Tax) is a plus. Experience with SAP and OneSource Indirect is a plus. Experience with sales and use tax audits is a plus. Detail-oriented with ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement in problem resolution. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships across various functional areas. Job Requisition ID : [[id]] Travel Required : [[filter3]] Location(s) : [[location_obj]] Country: [[filter1]] The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.
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