Sr. Accountant, Sales Tax

CFA Supply; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Chick-fil-A, Inc. is seeking a tax professional to manage state and local sales tax compliance for Operators and corporate activities, ensuring accurate filings and timely payments.

The role requires 3+ years in sales tax or tax accounting, a bachelor's in accounting or finance, and the ability to work in a hybrid environment with both in-person and virtual collaboration. You will research rates, resolve notices, and support audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or CPA-eligible with sales tax experience.
• 3 years of sales tax compliance or tax accounting experience.
• Knowledge of state and local tax rules and compliance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process, file and remit state and local sales tax returns and payments for Operators and Chick-fil-A, Inc. in moderately to complex jurisdictions.
• Research sales tax rates, registrations (ADP, Catering/Delivery), reconcile accounts and resolve tax notices.
• Provide guidance on sales tax compliance and resolve issues.
• Respond to Operators and government agencies in a timely manner; assist on audits and projects.
• Contribute to audits or projects, lead small initiatives and collaborate with partners.
• Collaborate with agencies and stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

Sales tax compliance

Accounting fundamentals

Regulatory research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA-eligible or CPA

Job description

How We Work At Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A, Inc. ('Chick-fil-A' or 'the Company') Staff members play a vital role in achieving our strategic goals by developing their skills, fostering inclusive teamwork, and embracing innovation. All Staff are expected to contribute to a compelling future by inspiring and motivating those around them. Growth and development are essential at Chick-fil-A. We want Staff to seek new perspectives and adopt new methods to drive continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving business needs. Lastly, we ask Staff to seek wisdom, expect the best, accept responsibility, respond with courage, and think others first. Our Flexible Futures Model offers a healthy mix of working in person (currently a minimum of 8-10 days per month) and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.

Overview

The Chick-fil-A Tax Department is responsible for tax compliance, technology, special projects, research and audit defense functions for independently-owned franchised restaurants and corporate activities. We exist to provide tax planning, regulatory reporting and consulting to stakeholders, governments, external auditors and business leaders. As we grow in complexity and global footprint, we seek to influence business decisions, reduce tax liability and mitigate risk.

Responsibilities

• Process, file and remit state and local sales tax returns and payments for Operators and Chick-fil-A, Inc in moderately to complex taxing jurisdictions.
• Manages and oversees sales tax rate research for Restaurants and off-site sales locations, including delivery locations; registrations for ADP and Catering/Delivery location; reconciliation of sales tax accounts; resolve tax notices and perform related sales tax accounting responsibilities. This includes other trust fund taxes including, but not limited to, Meals Tax, Food & Beverage, Public Improvement Fee, Retail Delivery Fee, Bag Taxes, and use tax. governmental agencies, remit tax payments, reconcile governmental tax accounts, resolve tax notices, and perform related accounting responsibilities.
• Having thorough knowledge of Sales Tax Compliance to proactively identify and solve minimally to moderate complex sales tax compliance issues. People Leader/Team Leader may offer guidance in areas where less insight or experience may exist.
• Requires limited supervision. Capable of answering routine sales tax compliance questions independently, responding to Operators and governmental tax agencies in a timely manner.
• May assist in and contribute to efforts around compliance, audit, or complex sales tax projects; may lead small, low risk projects independently outside of scope of current work; expected to meaningfully contribute to larger projects/processes
• Work performed considerably influences other accountants, functional partners, innovation and standardization. Collaborates with governmental agencies in compliance matters.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Bachelor's degree or 8+ years of sales tax compliance experience
• 1+ years of Sales/Income Tax or Accounting Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Bachelors Degree w/ CPA Eligible or 5+ years of Sales Tax/Income Tax Compliance Experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance and 5+ years of Sales, Income Tax or Accounting experience and/or CPA.

Required Years of Experience

3

Preferred Years of Experience

7

Travel Requirements

10%

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Level of Education

Master's Degree

Preferred Major/Concentration

Accounting or Tax

Relocation Assistance Provided

No