Sr. Accountant, Sales Tax

Chick-fil-A Plainfield, Indiana; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Sr. Accountant, Sales Tax Compliance to support state and local sales tax compliance for Operators, Chick-fil-A, Inc. and related affiliates.

The role works with limited supervision and collaborates with the supervisor on complex matters. The position includes growth through department meetings, conferences, webinars, and professional development to enhance the Tax Department's capabilities and ensure timely filings.

Qualifications

• 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 CPA Eligible or 5+ years of Sales Tax/Income Tax Compliance Experience.

Responsibilities

• Process, file and remit state and local sales tax returns and payments for Operators and Chick-fil-A, Inc.
• Manage sales tax rate research for restaurants and delivery locations; registrations and reconciliations.
• Resolve tax notices and perform related sales tax accounting responsibilities; handle other trust fund taxes.
• Provide guidance on routine issues independently; participate in small projects related to compliance or audits.
• Collaborate with governmental agencies and internal partners to ensure compliance and standardization.
• Participate in department meetings, webinars and professional development.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CPA eligible

Job description

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.

The primary responsibilities of the Sr. Accountant, Sales Tax Compliance, will be to support the Sales Tax Compliance Function by assisting with state and local sales and use tax compliance for Operators, Chick-fil-A, Inc. and related affiliates. A Sr. Accountant, Sales Tax Compliance, performs work under limited supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters.

The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for the growth and development of the Tax Department through active participation in department meetings, conferences, webinars, and professional/personal development.

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.
• Manage and oversee 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.
• Have 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.
• Require 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