Sr. Accountant, Payroll Tax
About this role
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. The Sr. Accountant, Payroll Tax, responsibilities will be to support the Payroll Tax Compliance function by assisting with U.S. Federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance and audits for Chick-fil-A, Inc., related affiliates, and third-party franchisees, and associated responsibilities. 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.
A Sr. Accountant, Payroll Tax, performs work under limited supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters.
As Chick-fil-A grows into the International market, this role will include any international responsibilities to support third-party franchisees, payroll systems and payroll tax compliance.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, process, and file payroll tax returns for franchisees, Chick-fil-A, Inc. and related affiliates in moderately to complex taxing jurisdictions. Manages and oversees all payroll tax rate research for franchisee entities, including off-site locations, delivery locations, and food trucks. Register tax accounts with governmental agencies, remit tax payments, reconcile governmental tax accounts, resolve tax notices, and perform related accounting responsibilities.
- Having thorough knowledge of Payroll Tax Compliance to proactively identify and solve minimally to moderate complex payroll 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 payroll 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 payroll 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)
- 1+ years of Payroll, Tax, or Accounting Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or bachelor's degree
- CPA Eligible or 5+ years of Payroll Tax Compliance Experience
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
- 5+ years of Payroll, Tax or Accounting experience
- CPP and/or CPA
Required Years of Experience
1
Preferred Years of Experience
4
Travel Requirements
10%
Required Level of Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Major/Concentration
Payroll, Tax or Accounting
Relocation Assistance Provided
No
Company at a glance
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by independent Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Chick-fil-A Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. For their Team Members, Chick-fil-A Operators are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive culture, personal and professional growth opportunities, and the flexibility to thrive inside and outside of work. Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a family-owned and privately held company that was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy.
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