Sr. Tax Accountant

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. Tax Accountant.

The position is a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA, with Mondays and Fridays remote.

• Responsible for all state & local sales and use tax reporting, compliance and planning including gathering and analyzing information, completion of appropriate forms and filing of those forms with the appropriate agency in a timely manner.
• Leads tax review of invoices in Accounts Payable workflow systems. Responds and resolves all sales & use tax inquiries arising from US domestic plant locations. Leads “exemption certificate” evaluation/preparation process.
• Performs state & local sales & use tax audit planning and defense during internal, external and government agency audits. Manages outside consultants that occasionally perform “reverse audit” services.
• Assists the Tax Manager and external tax counsel with IRS and other audits as requested.
• Accountable for the budgeting, payment, and reconciliation of all Massachusetts property tax bills.
• Gathers information in response to requests to assist in preparation of the US Federal tax return as well as state corporate income tax returns.
• Assist in budgeting and long‑range planning projects and other projects as assigned.
• Prepares applicable account reconciliations and manages state annual report filing obligations.
• Responsible for all Real Estate tax accruals, payments, filings, and liaising with 3rd party consultants.
• Leads data collection for annual R&D credit support (Fed, MA).
• Manages/Computes the Annual Cost Allocation process.
• Serve as a resource (as applicable) for “Bottle Bill” and “PCR” reporting.
• Handles entity‑level FBAR reporting.
• Manages annual 1042 compliance obligations.
• Maintain all compliance activities associated with existing & potential tax incentives (61A, EDIP, TIF, etc).

• Experience in all aspects of Corporate, State and Local Sales and Use tax matters.
• Experience in US Federal & State tax areas.
• Experience with the Federal and Local Audit process.
• Capability to analyze and make decisions.
• Strong multitasking and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction from management.
• Ability to perform tax research and conclude/communicate findings.
• Prior experience in Corporate Tax Department.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SAP (S4), and A/P Invoicing software.

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required). Master's Degree (Preferred).

At least 5 Years of Experience.

$72,200 - $99,330.

• Complete insurance package on Day‑1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telehealth services
  • 1:1 health coaching
  • Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year‑end
• Short‑Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro‑rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to Linked In Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back‑up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.