Economic Development Specialist

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Tax Compliance Analyst to manage federal, state, and local compliance for incentives and credits, and maintain the incentive database. You will collaborate with accounting, prepare projections, deliver management presentations, and respond to tax inquiries while upholding Kroger’s values.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in corporate tax, CPA preferred, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• 2+ years corporate tax or related field.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively and professionally interact with all levels of an organization, government agencies and third-party consultants.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively initiate action and manage workload.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects at the same time and prioritize tasks to completion on time.
• CPA
• Previous experience with compliance tax credits and incentives within the public or private sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state and local annual and quarterly compliance requirements for tax incentive portfolio
• Prepare elements of actual vs. estimated tax incentive projections
• Assist with data gathering process, including coordinating with accounting department and division controllers to obtain critical data
• Gather and interpret information and assist with formulating conclusions to prepare compliance reporting
• Prepare and deliver presentations regarding credit and incentive performances to management, highlighting successes and areas of opportunities for secured incentives
• Accumulate and review payroll data for compliance reporting
• Perform research and analysis related to federal and state credit opportunities
• Respond to related tax correspondence and research issues as they arise
• Update and maintain database of all credits and incentives secured by the company
• Interact professionally and communicate clearly with company divisions, third party consultants and government personnel
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prepare the company’s federal and state and local compliance requirements for tax incentive portfolio in addition to updating and maintaining the database of all company incentives and credits. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state and local annual and quarterly compliance requirements for tax incentive portfolio
• Prepare elements of actual vs. estimated tax incentive projections
• Assist with data gathering process, including coordinating with accounting department and division controllers to obtain critical data
• Gather and interpret information and assist with formulating conclusions to prepare compliance reporting
• Prepare and deliver presentations regarding credit and incentive performances to management, highlighting successes and areas of opportunities for secured incentives
• Accumulate and review payroll data for compliance reporting
• Perform research and analysis related to federal and state credit opportunities
• Respond to related tax correspondence and research issues as they arise
• Update and maintain database of all credits and incentives secured by the company
• Interact professionally and communicate clearly with company divisions, third party consultants and government personnel
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field
• 2+ years corporate tax or related field
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively and professionally interact with all levels of an organization, government agencies and third-party consultants
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to proactively initiate action and manage workload
• Must be able to handle multiple projects at the same time and prioritize tasks to completion on time
• CPA
• Previous experience with compliance tax credits and incentives within the public or private sector