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Senior Tax Manager

Publix
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2026

About the role

Job Category

Finance

Hours of Work

45hrs/week

Facility

Lak George Jenkins Building / Chart Warehouse B001

State

Florida

Frequency of Pay

Monthly

Travel Frequency

10%

Minimum Base Pay

12,220

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

Potential Annual Pay with Bonus

158,860 - 238,420

City

Lakeland

Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

Maximum Base Pay

18,340

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
  • 10 years of relevant business experience
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws, rules, and regulations
  • knowledge of industry trends and best tax practices
  • basic knowledge of accounting principles and ASC 740
  • knowledge of business practices related to taxing authorities within numerous jurisdictions
  • knowledge of tax compliance technology
  • basic knowledge of Income Tax Provision Software
  • intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, and Excel,)
  • ability to work extended hours and/or weekends during significant financial accounting and tax reporting periods
  • ability to comprehend and interpret tax law
  • ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently
  • ability to adapt to change
  • strong project management and analytical skills
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • problem solving and task management skills
  • strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Accounting with an emphasis in Tax or MBA with concentration in Accounting
  • 15 years of relevant business experience, including five (5) years of associate supervision experience
  • knowledge of the Publix payroll process and SAP HR and FI modules
  • knowledge of business processes related to accounting, specifically asset accounting, and filing requirements
  • knowledge of property tax assessment methodologies and practices related to appealing real and tangible personal property tax assessments
  • knowledge of state taxing authority requirements, including sales tax rules related to warehouse and manufacturing operations, sales tax rules related to real versus tangible property, and sales tax audit procedures and protest rights
  • knowledge of the expense payables invoice payment process
  • knowledge of Publix department structures

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

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