Sr Tax Specialist

Job Category

Finance

Facility

Lak George Jenkins Building / Chart Warehouse B001

State

Florida

Frequency of Pay

Weekly

Minimum Base Pay

31.30

Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration.  Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
 
 Please do not use your Publix email address when applying.  Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
 
For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.
 

Address

1936 George Jenkins Blvd

City

Lakeland

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.
 

Maximum Base Pay

43.15

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another analytical discipline with at least 2 years relevant business experience or equivalent
  
  OR

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or another analytical discipline with at least 4 years business experience or equivalent
• Knowledge of Publix accounting processes and an intermediate level of understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task, plan and organize projects to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage a fluctuating workload and tight deadlines by working extended hours and/or weekends during significant financial accounting and tax reporting periods.
• Strong Skills to include verbal and written communication, problem solving, analytical, and attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of SAP HR & Financial modules, HRS Pro, Bloomberg Tax and CCH AnswerConnect​​​​​
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA with concentration in Accounting or Finance
  
  OR

• 3 years’ relevant business experience
• Certified Public Accountant
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment tax and franchise tax laws
• Knowledge of state unclaimed property laws and compliance regulations
• Knowledge of the Publix payroll process and the SAP HR and FI modules
• Knowledge of tax research techniques and tax research software
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word
• Advanced knowledge of SAP HR & Financial modules, HRS Pro, Bloomberg Tax, Microsoft Excel, CCH AnswerConnect

Potential Annual Base Pay

65,104 - 89,752

Zip Code

33815-3760

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)