Tax Analyst

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Build your tax career with exposure to both U.S. and Canadian operations within a global organization. Based in Wilton, CT, this role offers the opportunity to join an experienced tax team supporting a diversified international business engaged in the processing, distribution, and trading of commodities.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across corporate tax compliance, planning, research, and audits, with exposure to both U.S. federal and state taxation as well as Canadian federal and provincial tax matters. The role is a strong fit for someone with at least two years of corporate tax or public accounting experience who is looking to broaden their technical expertise and take on increasingly diverse tax responsibilities in a complex, international environment.

This position is required to be in Wilton, CT and offers a hybrid schedule with four days in the office and one day remote each week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of US corporate federal and state income tax returns.
• Assist in the preparation of Canadian federal and provincial income tax returns.
• Prepare various other miscellaneous tax returns including Forms 1042s, 1120-Fs, 720s, 1065s, 8802s, FBARs and unclaimed property.

Additional Responsibilities

• Calculate estimated tax payments for federal and state purposes.
• Perform technical research related to preparation of tax returns.
• Assist with the preparation for various income tax audits.
• Process returns and maintain electronic files.
• Assist in various US and Canadian tax planning projects.

Qualifications

Education

Required qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Preferred qualification:

• Master’s degree in Tax or actively pursuing

Experience

Required qualification:

• Minimum two years of experience in a corporate tax department and/or public accounting firm with tax preparation experience, including experience associated with the corporate tax compliance function and knowledge of federal and state tax concepts.

Preferred qualification:

• Experience with CCH Axcess Tax return preparation software and CCH Tax Research tools.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial accounting.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills to meet various tax deadlines and maintain files.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and manage various daily requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Additional Information

Employee Supervision

• No supervisory responsibilities.

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What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us