Senior Financial Analyst, Transaction Tax

Reporting to the Tax Manager, you will be responsible for complex projects related to application of tax laws and to preparation of one or all of the following: Sales & Use Tax Compliance, Sales & Use Tax Audits, Unclaimed Property, Tax Returns and Tax Research Projects with minimal direction. Maintains complete and accurate tax records, prepares reports, and provides recommendations. Minimum 5 years related experience.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Complete state and local sales & use tax filings in the numerous jurisdictions in which the Company conducts business.
• Complete the monthly requirements for Chicago Lease Tax reporting
• Complete journal entries and account reconciliations as required
• Assist with the completion of sales & use tax audits including responding to auditor information requests and completing tax analysis.
• Assist with tax planning involving sales & use tax, and unclaimed property.
• Assist with miscellaneous business filings in various jurisdictions

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or related degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the tax field, with experience preparing sales and use tax returns. 
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to balance attention to detail with broader goals and time limitations.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough tax research and develop supportable tax positions.
• Proven ability to self-direct and manage multiple projects simultaneously to successful completion in deadline driven environment.
• Proven ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven record of good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven record as a team player
• Competency with MS Office software, electronic tax research tools (e.g.: CCH, RIA, etc) and tax compliance software (e.g.: Vertex)

Number of Days in Office: 3

Compensation

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.