Manager, Tax Accounting

Tax Manager

Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America's first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America's first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.

The Tax Manager will prepare various corporate federal and state income tax returns, estimates, extensions and tax provisions for various entities. The Tax Manager will also assist with tax research, tax audits, and indirect tax issues (i.e., sales and property taxes).

Prepare various corporate federal and state income tax returns using CORPTAX software

Maximize use of technology to most efficiently complete corporate tax compliance function

Perform tax research on numerous diverse tax issues (e.g. Internal Revenue Code analysis, state income tax issues, sales tax, international tax issues, manufacturing accounting methods, etc.)

Assist with various corporate income tax provisions

Prepare responses to IRS information requests regarding accounting / tax treatment of items on prior year returns

Staying up-to-date on tax laws and tax compliance changes impacting the company

Tax planning projects and other tax-related initiatives

Strong working rapport w / tax and accounting team

Prioritizing and time management

Strong collaboration skills

Accountability skills to take ownership

Fixed asset management in SAGE System

Preparation of tangible property tax returns

Minimum of 5+ years' experience in corporate income taxation (either large public or private corporation, public accounting tax department, or combination thereof)

Strong skills in utilizing tax technology, especially corporate income tax preparation software (Corptax experience required).

Strong tax research skills including writing, business analysis, and communication skills

Experience with corporate federal and state income tax preparation and corporate tax provisions.

Knowledge of SAP preferred

Advanced MS Excel skills

Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.

MS in accounting / tax is preferred. CPA preferred

Location of role : West Palm Beach

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.