Tax Accountant

This position is responsible for the preparation and timely filing of federal, state and local income / franchise tax returns, quarterly estimates, annual extensions, and assistance with the preparation of the Company’s annual tax provision calculations.

• Prepare federal and state income/franchise tax filings and support workpapers for the Company’s federal and multistate jurisdictions, using Onesource Tax software.
• Ability to research, analyze, and document jurisdictional taxation requirements and the Company’s filing positions across various federal and state levels.
• Prepare calculations and filings of estimated income tax payments and other tax payments due with required filings using Onesource Tax software.
• Assist with the preparation of tax audit responses.  Research accounting records, tax materials, and liaison with various disciplines within the Corporate office as well as with those in the field. 
• Assist in preparing the Company’s tax provision using Onesource software.  Develop and maintain support for tax accounting purposes under IFRS reporting standards.
• Maintain tax fixed asset systems for federal and state tax filing requirements. 
• Attentive to deadlines
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate degree in accounting. Minimum of 3-5 years corporate federal, state and local income tax experience or equivalent public accounting experience (national level).  Proficient in Onesource Income Tax and Tax Provision software.  Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• The candidate must possess good analytical, organizational, and technical skills, with a solid background in federal and multi-state & local income taxes. 
• In depth knowledge of tax accounting and tax reporting concepts, practices, and procedures with strong research skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Onesource Tax software, Checkpoint, and a working knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.