Senior Tax Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Senior Tax Analyst with Liberty Diversified International (LDI) you will support “all things” tax related including tax planning, reporting and compliance processes for all tax types, including assistance with preparation and filing of returns (federal, state and international as required), M&A exposure, audits, and tax research. This 2-person team works closely with colleagues across the broader accounting and finance functions and the business leaders across several different operating divisions throughout North America and Mexico – and we’re growing!  This full-time, hybrid position is located in LDI’s headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota and reports directly to the Tax Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the preparation and timely filing of a consolidated C-corporation federal income tax return and various state and local income tax returns.
• Assist with federal, state, and local income tax audits and preparation of quarterly income tax estimates.
• Lead the sales and use tax function ensuring all state and local sales and use tax filings are accurately prepared and filed by the 3rd party vendor.
• Ensure LDI is current on all required sales/use tax registrations and assist with all sales and use tax audits.
• Prepare business personal property tax renditions and review property tax assessments.
• Assist in the preparation of income tax provisions, deferred tax analysis, FIN 48, and tax related financial disclosures.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and/or time-saving initiatives.
• Partner with third party CPA firms to assist with tax compliance and research activities including outsourced returns, audits, and tax return reviews.
• Assist with the development and implementation of tax strategies.
• Research and analyze issues affecting the company’s federal, state, international, and local tax compliance and planning.
• Provide tax guidance to internal and external customers regarding applicability of state and local sales and use tax rules to specify fact patterns and work with them to resolve transaction tax related issues.

• Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A minimum of a 4-year degree in accounting.
• 4+ years of public accounting experience, or equivalent private industry experience.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Familiarity with C corporation organizational structure.
• Experience and working knowledge of income tax software (e.g., Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE).
• Strong work ethic with excellent time management, communication, prioritization and organizational skills as well as the ability to research and communicate tax updates and changes.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience with sales and use tax.
• Accounting experience inside a manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks.
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions.
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus.
• Hearing and speaking.
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

about our company:

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior solutions and service for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products) and Safco.

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Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.