Sr. Accountant, Payroll Tax

Chick-fil-A

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Location

Atlanta, GAHybrid

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Chick-fil-A is hiring a Sr. Accountant, Payroll Tax. The Sr. Accountant, Payroll Tax supports Chick-fil-A’s Tax Department by handling U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance, assisting franchisees, and contributing to department growth through meetings, webinars, and professional development.

Key focus areas include Prepare, process, and file payroll tax returns for franchisees and affiliates., Manage and oversee payroll tax rate research for franchisee entities., and Register tax accounts, remit payments, reconcile accounts, and resolve tax notices..

Successful candidates bring 1+ Years Payroll, Tax, Or Accounting Experience, Bachelor's Degree In Accounting, Finance Or Bachelor's Degree, and CPA Eligible Or 5+ Years Payroll Tax Compliance Experience. Important skills include Payroll Tax Compliance, Payroll Tax Rate Research, Tax Account Registration, Tax Payment Remittance, Governmental Tax Account Reconciliation, and Tax Notice Resolution. Preferred (not required): Prepare Payroll Tax Returns, Register Tax Accounts, and Remit Tax Payments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Payroll Tax CompliancePayroll Tax Rate ResearchTax Account RegistrationTax Payment RemittanceGovernmental Tax Account ReconciliationTax Notice ResolutionAccountingProblem SolvingCollaborationProactive Problem SolvingPayroll Tax Return PreparationTax PlanningRegulatory ReportingConsultingReconcile Governmental Tax AccountsResolve Tax NoticesAccounting ResponsibilitiesCollaboration With Governmental AgenciesPrepare Payroll Tax ReturnsRegister Tax AccountsRemit Tax Payments

Qualifications

1+ Years Payroll Tax ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceCPA Eligible or 5+ Years Payroll Tax Compliance Experience5+ Years Payroll Tax ExperienceCPP CertificationCPA CertificationTravel Requirements 10%Required Major Payroll Tax or Accounting

Full job description

Sr. Accountant, Payroll Tax Chick-fil-A, Inc.

20185

Atlanta, Georgia

Accounting/Financial Services

Experienced Professionals

10%

Non-Exempt

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Job DescriptionHow We Work At Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A, Inc. ('Chick-fil-A' or 'the Company') Staff members play a vital role in achieving our strategic goals by developing their skills, fostering inclusive teamwork, and embracing innovation. All Staff are expected to contribute to a compelling future by inspiring and motivating those around them. Growth and development are essential at Chick-fil-A. We want Staff to seek new perspectives and adopt new methods to drive continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving business needs. Lastly, we ask Staff to seek wisdom, expect the best, accept responsibility, respond with courage, and think others first. Our Flexible Futures Model offers a healthy mix of working in person (currently a minimum of 8-10 days per month) and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.Overview

The Chick-fil-A Tax Department is responsible for tax compliance, technology, special projects, research and audit defense functions for independently-owned franchised restaurants and corporate activities. We exist to provide tax planning, regulatory reporting and consulting to stakeholders, governments, external auditors and business leaders. As we grow in complexity and global footprint, we seek to influence business decisions, reduce tax liability and mitigate risk. The Sr. Accountant, Payroll Tax, responsibilities will be to support the Payroll Tax Compliance function by assisting with U.S. Federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance and audits for Chick-fil-A, Inc., related affiliates, and third-party franchisees, and associated responsibilities. The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for the growth and development of the Tax Department through active participation in department meetings, conferences, webinars, and professional/personal development.

A Sr. Accountant, Payroll Tax, performs work under limited supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters.

As Chick-fil-A grows into the International market, this role will include any international responsibilities to support third-party franchisees, payroll systems and payroll tax compliance.

Responsibilities

Prepare, process, and file payroll tax returns for franchisees, Chick-fil-A, Inc. and related affiliates in moderately to complex taxing jurisdictions. Manages and oversees all payroll tax rate research for franchisee entities, including off-site locations, delivery locations, and food trucks. Register tax accounts with governmental agencies, remit tax payments, reconcile governmental tax accounts, resolve tax notices, and perform related accounting responsibilities.
Having thorough knowledge of Payroll Tax Compliance to proactively identify and solve minimally to moderate complex payroll tax compliance issues. People Leader/Team Leader may offer guidance in areas where less insight or experience may exist.
Requires limited supervision. Capable of answering routine payroll tax compliance questions independently, responding to Operators and governmental tax agencies in a timely manner.
May assist in and contribute to efforts around compliance, audit, or complex payroll tax projects; may lead small, low risk projects independently outside of scope of current work; expected to meaningfully contribute to larger projects/processes.
Work performed considerably influences other accountants, functional partners, innovation and standardization. Collaborates with governmental agencies in compliance matters.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

1+ years of Payroll, Tax, or Accounting Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or bachelor's degree
CPA Eligible or 5+ years of Payroll Tax Compliance Experience

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

5+ years of Payroll, Tax or Accounting experience
CPP and/or CPA

Required Years of Experience1Preferred Years of Experience4Travel Requirements10%Required Level of EducationBachelor's DegreeRequired Major/ConcentrationPayroll, Tax or AccountingRelocation Assistance ProvidedNo

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Chick-fil-A, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. It is and has been the policy of Chick-fil-A to ensure that all individuals are provided equal employment opportunities without regard to disability. Accordingly, Chick-fil-A will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the physical and/or mental limitation(s) of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability - whether an applicant or current employee - unless an undue hardship would result. If you believe you may require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability in connection with your application and/or the hiring process, please [email protected] soon as you realize this need.

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