PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position will be responsible for the filing of Del Monte Fresh Produce Company and Subsidiary, Income, Sales and Use and Property Taxes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of Federal and State income tax returns for the U.S. Group.
• Preparation of Federal and State Quarterly estimated income tax payments.
• Preparation of Sales tax returns, Property returns, and Miscellaneous tax returns filed at various intervals throughout the year.
• Assist in preparation of Year-end Financial Statement Tax Provision.
• Mailing and online filing of tax returns and submission of EFT payments to governmental agencies.
• Enter tax payments into the accounts payable module for approval and processing.
• Draft internal memos and response letters for notices from Tax authorities.
• Perform tax research for determination of tax compliance requirements and for corporate planning purposes.
• Perform tax research to assist various US locations in the determination of Sales and Use taxability requirements. Preparation and issuance of Tax Exemption Certificates when applicable.
• Assist in documentation gathering process for Federal and State tax audits.
• Assist in gathering of information necessary for outsourced tax consulting engagements, including projects aimed at obtaining tax savings and increasing cash flow.
• Filing and maintenance of documents and record retention for tax authorities.

MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 4 year college degree (Accounting or Tax) from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of experience in preparation of Tax Returns.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written skills.

PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:

• Proficiency with tax software applications
• Experienced with tax research tools

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR RELOCATION EXPENSES.

DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H  

Required Skills Required Experience

REQUIRED SKILLS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, ability to write routine reports and correspondence and the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.  Must be skilled in handling controls for starting, stopping, backings, and driving fork lift trucks through narrow aisles in building, up and down ramps, and in and out of railroad cars, trucks, etc.; and, for lifting, lowering, and tilting forks by moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate controls.