Sr. Accountant, Payroll Tax

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Sr. Accountant, Payroll Tax Chick-fil-A, Inc.

n20185

nAtlanta, Georgia

nAccounting/Financial Services

nExperienced Professionals

n10%

nNon-Exempt

nNo

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nJob Description How We Work At Chick-fil-AChick-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

nThe 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.

nA Sr. Accountant, Payroll Tax, performs work under limited supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters.

nAs 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.

nResponsibilities

nnnPrepare, 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.

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nnHaving 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.

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nnRequires limited supervision. Capable of answering routine payroll tax compliance questions independently, responding to Operators and governmental tax agencies in a timely manner.

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nnMay 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.

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nnWork performed considerably influences other accountants, functional partners, innovation and standardization. Collaborates with governmental agencies in compliance matters.

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n nRequired Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

nnn1+ years of Payroll, Tax, or Accounting Experience

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nnBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or bachelor's degree

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nnCPA Eligible or 5+ years of Payroll Tax Compliance Experience

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n nPreferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

nnn5+ years of Payroll, Tax or Accounting experience

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nnCPP and/or CPA

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n nRequired 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

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nChick-fil-A, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. It is and has been the policy of Chick-fil-A to ensure that all individuals are provided equal employment opportunities without regard to disability. Accordingly, Chick-fil-A will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the physical and/or mental limitation(s) of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability - whether an applicant or current employee - unless an undue hardship would result. If you believe you may require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability in connection with your application and/or the hiring process, please contact as soon as you realize this need.

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