Corporate Tax Accountant

3 weeks ago

Lake Forest, California, United States Packaging Corporation of America Full time


Corporate Tax Accountant

Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
Req #8488

Monday, April 22, 2024

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People * Customers * Trust



Position Purpose Summary:

The purpose of this position is to work in all areas of the tax department including property tax, sales and use tax, state income tax, federal income tax and tax financial reporting. This position will prepare various assigned state income tax returns, assist in the complex calculations used to prepare the federal income tax return, and supervise the preparation and timely filing of outsourced sales and use tax returns. This position will also assist with sales and use tax account reconciliations, sales and use tax audits, and responding to inquiries from company personnel and taxing authorities.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Work with outside firms to insure accurate and timely filing of sales and use tax returns.
  • Prepare assigned state income tax returns and assigned complex federal income tax calculations as required. This includes working in our income tax software, CorpTax.
  • Assist with state and local sales and use tax audits. This includes procuring necessary detailed information, managing the audit process, discussions with the auditors, preparation of requested schedules, formation of dispute workpapers and support, post-audit documentation and communicating with various PCA personnel.
  • Review and approval on the proper handling of sales tax exemptions.
  • Oversee maintenance of tax licenses/permits.
  • Research and respond to inquiries and notices from state and local sales and use taxing authorities, vendors, customers, and company personnel.
  • File for and track certain property tax incentives with state economic incentive departments.
  • Research and analyze complex sales and use tax issues. Must be able to effectively communicate these findings, both orally and in writing, to various financial and non-financial personnel within the company.

Decision Making:

This individual will be expected to work independently and bring all projects to conclusion before submitting for review to the Senior Tax Accountant, Tax Manager, Tax Director, and/or Sr. Tax Director.

Interactions with Customers and Contacts:

This individual is responsible for successfully maintaining relationships within the tax department and with all departments that interact with the tax department, as well as external auditors and customers.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent is required and a CPA is preferred.
  • 0-2 years' experience.
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and consistently meet deadlines.

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All qualified applicants must apply at to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.


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