Tax Accountant

Description:

Darigold is seeking a skilled and motivated Tax Accountant to join our team! The
Tax Accountant supports tax compliance, reporting and planning activities across
multiple tax disciplines. Responsibilities include supporting income tax
accounting and compliance, gross receipts and business taxes, sales and use
taxes and property tax administration. The Tax Accountant assists with tax
reporting, audits, tax planning initiatives and the development and maintenance
of tax-related policies and procedures.

Working closely with members of the Tax Department, the Tax Accountant performs
analyses, prepares tax-related filings and documentation, supports compliance
activities and develops an understanding of applicable tax laws and regulations,
accounting principles, business operations and company systems. This position
provides the opportunity to gain experience across all areas of taxation and
contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the tax function.

Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on
milk volume and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in
the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing
dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today, we are one of the nation's
largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk
every year. Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production
capabilities, we deliver value added products and customer-driven solutions.
Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy
products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.

What You Will Do:

* Supports tax compliance activities by monitoring adherence to tax policies,
procedures and reporting requirements.
* Prepares tax reports and supporting documentation by gathering, validating
and compiling monthly, quarterly and annual tax data for income, gross
receipts, property and sales/use tax compliance.
* Evaluates data accuracy and investigates significant fluctuations or
variances in tax-related information.
* Ensures proper recording of tax payments, expenses and liabilities by
reconciling general ledger accounts and preparing appropriate accruals.
* Utilizes and develops proficiency in internal systems and reporting tools to
support tax compliance and reporting requirements.
* Communicates with tax authorities on property tax matters and develops
effective professional relationships with external stakeholders.
* Visits plant facilities and assists with property tax assessments, including
supporting tours for appraisers and assessors as needed.
* Assists with city, state, federal and other tax audits by gathering,
consolidating, summarizing and reviewing requested data.
* Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding
tax information and tax-related projects.
* Identifies opportunities for process improvements and supports continuous
improvement initiatives within the tax function.
* Maintains and expands technical tax knowledge, analytical capabilities,
communication skills and professional effectiveness through ongoing
development.

What You Will Bring:

* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business
Administration or a related field; equivalent combination of education and
experience may be considered.
* 1-2 years of accounting experience required.
* Tax experience, internship experience or exposure to federal, state, local,
sales/use, property or income tax matters preferred.
* CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification is a plus but not
required.
* Excel – Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables,
lookup functions and data analysis tools.
* Team Player – Demonstrates collaboration and consideration of the impact of
decisions on others; works effectively across functional areas and supports
broader organizational goals.
* Analytical Skills – Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a high
degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
gathers and analyzes information effectively; develops alternative solutions
and participates constructively in team problem-solving efforts.
* Communication Skills – Ability to communicate effectively in both written and
verbal formats with internal and external stakeholders.
* Technical Skills – Working knowledge of accounting principles and a
demonstrated ability to learn and apply tax laws, regulations and reporting
requirements; actively pursues professional development opportunities.
* Flexibility – Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing
business needs and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
* Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks opportunities to
improve quality and efficiency; applies feedback and monitors own work to
ensure high standards.
* Initiative – Takes ownership of responsibilities, seeks opportunities to
contribute, pursues self-development and proactively assists others when
needed.

Benefits of Working at Darigold:

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in
and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a
competitive total rewards package that includes:

* 401k competitive employer matching
* Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
* Employer paid life & disability coverage
* Paid time off and paid holidays
* 8 weeks paid parental leave
* Education assistance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible hybrid working arrangement where it applies (up to 1 day/week after
initial 90 days and approval by hiring manager and HR)
* Compensation range: $80,168.40 - $100,676.40 (individual wage based on
previous experience, knowledge, and skills)

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a
team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed
to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel
included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are
proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We
welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin,
sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status,
disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of
employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our
pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result &
confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please
follow the links for details, English
[https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf]
/ Spanish
[https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterSpanish.pdf]
& view our Right to Work Statement, English
[https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/WebBPPOSTERRtoWEnglishversion.pdf]
/ Spanish
[https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/WebBPPOSTERRtoWSpanishversion.pdf].

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