Senior Financial Analyst - Tax

Who We Are

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider founded in 1957. Our headquarters are in Collierville, Tennessee, near Memphis, and we operate over 450 locations nationwide with over 6,000 employees.

About The Job

The Senior Financial Analyst for Tax is responsible for sales and use tax analysis, reporting, and compliance for Helena and its subsidiaries, as well as other business taxes and licenses. This position provides leadership within the sales tax function and supports overall tax operations.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Understands sales and use tax compliance principles in all states and local jurisdictions.
• Researches and prepares work papers and prepares data for sales and use tax returns.
• Calculates use tax and reviews and oversees the filing of sales and use tax returns.
• Reconciles financial statement accounts in accordance with monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting deadlines.
• Collaborates on sales and use tax audits, including direct interaction with auditors and works to mitigate assessments.
• Aids locations with sales tax needs, including exemption certificates, resale certificates, and related questions.
• Researches and understands industry-specific sales tax exemptions and laws related to the agricultural industry.
• Oversees the filing of business licenses, annual reports, and other miscellaneous taxes for Helena and its subsidiaries.
• Oversees the registration of new locations at the state and local level.
• Responds to inquiries from leadership.
• Assists with other duties as needed, including property taxes, fertilizer fee reporting, income and franchise taxes, unclaimed property, and special projects.
• Provides guidance and oversight within the sales tax function, including review of work and support of team members.
• Ensures deadlines are met and processes are followed consistently.
• Might be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Five years of related work experience is required.
• Sales and use tax experience preferred.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or public accounting tax experience is preferred.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment and act as an integral part of the team.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are required.
• Knowledge of Oracle General Ledger, Vertex (or similar tax software), and RIA Checkpoint is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to two weeks per year is required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Work Environment & Physical Aspects of the Job

The work environment for this position is that of a typical office environment where the noise level is mostly quiet. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 10 pounds.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance starts the same day you start.
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. The company-match increases to 10% based on your contribution amount after three years of service.
• Access to Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.