Sr. Tax Accountant

Ocean Spray is hiring a Sr. Tax Accountant. The role is part of a farmer‑owned cooperative that values collaboration and hands‑on work.

Position Location: 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 U.S. 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 U.S. Federal tax return as well as state corporate income tax returns.
• Assists 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.
• Serves as a resource (as applicable) for “Bottle Bill” and “PCR” reporting.
• Handles entity‑level FBAR reporting.
• Manages annual 1042 compliance obligations.
• Maintains all compliance activities associated with existing & potential tax incentives (61A, EDIP, TIF, etc).

• Required experience in all aspects of Corporate, State, and Local Sales and Use tax matters.
• Experience in U.S. 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.

Annual Salary: $72,200 - $99,330

• Complete insurance package on Day‑1 (Health, Dental, Vision).
• Health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and telehealth services.
• 1:1 health coaching.
• Supportive benefits for all life stages.
• 401(k) with up to 6% company matching; additional discretionary match at year‑end.
• Short‑Term Incentive/Performance bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro‑rated for first year).
• 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 – backup 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 M.A. 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.