Your Passion. Our Culture.
At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.
Benefits that set us apart.
- Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Remote ½ day Fridays
- Onsite Health & Wellness Center
- Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
- Relocation Assistance
- Tuition Assistance
- Access to Employee Store
What You Do.
Tax Compliance & Reporting Excellence
- Lead the preparation and review of federal and state income and franchise tax returns, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely filing in partnership with external advisors.
- Prepare quarterly tax estimates and coordinate payments with Accounts Payable.
- Calculate and analyze corporate tax credits to optimize tax position.
Fixed Assets & Capital Strategy
- Maintain taxâbasis fixed asset records and prepare depreciation schedules for tax filings.
- Review cost segregation studies for completeness and partner with Engineering and external consultants as needed.
- Proactively analyze major capital projects, determining appropriate tax treatment and advising Finance and Engineering teams on requirements and implications.
State Tax & Nexus Management
- Monitor and manage state tax nexus tied to sales and employee activity, ensuring timely registration and compliance.
- Review state apportionment workpapers and provide guidance on jurisdictional requirements to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Provision, Audit & Financial Reporting
- Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, including reconciliation of tax accounts.
- Support financial statement disclosures and the annual audit in partnership with senior tax leadership.
- Assist with tax audits, coordinating with internal teams and external parties to resolve inquiries efficiently.
Systems, Process Improvement & Controls
- Maintain and enhance tax provision software, improving efficiency and accuracy of compliance processes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives with IT and crossâfunctional teams to streamline workflows and strengthen internal controls.
Property Tax & Business Partnership
- Manage property tax compliance and budgeting, including assessment reviews and appeal evaluations.
- Partner with Sales, Manufacturing, HR, Engineering, and other teams to stay aligned on operational changes impacting tax strategy and compliance.
Your Education and Experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- 5–8 years of experience in corporate tax or public accounting.
- Master’s in Tax/Accounting or J.D. preferred; CPA preferred.
Our Story.
With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.
To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.
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