Tax Manager - Direct

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. 

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

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Position Summary and Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility for preparing supporting workpapers for the Company’s federal and state Franchise and Income tax returns.  Actual tax return preparation and filing is handled by a third party.
• Supporting the following indirect tax areas as needed to ensure integration between all areas of tax across the Company:

• Sales and Use Tax
• Real Estate
• Personal Property
• Multi-state environment currently filing returns in 23 states.
• Preparation and filing of quarterly estimated income tax payments to IRS and various state jurisdictions.
• Ensure that annual income tax provisions are timely and accurately prepared in accordance with GAAP/ ASC 740 and other authoritative guidance related to accounting for income taxes.
• Preparation of year-end tax LIFO calculations under the IPIC methodology (using both preliminary indexes for the audit and final indexes for the filing of the federal income tax return).
• Represent the Company in tax audits through interaction with outside auditors.
• Develop and maintain systems to support internal tax compliance and timely, accurate filing of returns.
• Conduct or coordinate Federal and State research and planning activities including such areas as assessing the impact of new legislation, accounting methods or pronouncements.
• Oversee various tax planning activities such as cost segregation studies and valuation appeals.
• Identify and implement new tax planning opportunities such as applicable federal and state credits under direction of senior management.
• Work in partnership with other financial and accounting roles to ensure implementation and testing of SAP, particularly surrounding support systems for fixed assets.
• Assist Director of Tax in serving Company owners in personal tax planning matters including:
• Quarterly estimated tax payments,
• Annual income tax filings with IRS and state jurisdictions (if applicable),
• Annual W-2 packages for household employees,
• Quarterly Texas Workforce Commission filings for household employees, and
• Other ad hoc tax projects as they arise.

Skills/Proficiencies:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective at managing, training, mentoring and developing staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel.
• Highly efficient, organized, reliable and resourceful professional with practical experience and understanding of processes.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in strategic planning, execution and managing external relationships.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge and technical expertise of authoritative guidance for state & local, property, excise, and federal taxes in a multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting for income taxes under GAAP/ ASC 740.
• Competent in utilizing standard business, tax, and accounting software applications.  
• Requires technical tax, general accounting, and business operations knowledge.  
• Related industry experience with distribution or consumer products industry a plus.

Relevant Experience:

• Filing of federal and state income tax returns.
• Coordinating state income tax compliance by developing, training, and implementing guidelines and systems.
• Managing tax audits and supporting audit information document requests (IDRs).
• Research, interpretation and application of ASC 740 and related guidance in support of annual financial audit.
• Preparation of supporting tax schedules and income tax returns.
• 5-7 years tax experience in public/private accounting.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local corporate tax matters.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.
 

·         Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

·         Short and Long Term Disability

·         401K with matching contribution

·         Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

·         Employee Assistance Program

·         Wellness Program

·         Educational Assistance Program

·         Paid Vacation and holidays

·         Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.
 

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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