Tax Accountant

Requisition Number: Req-257282

Position Title:

External Description: Title: Tax Accountant

               

Location: Eagle, ID

               

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

               

This position reports to Tax Manager(s) within the Corporate Tax Team and will have responsibilities around corporate income tax compliance and provision at the federal, state, local and international levels. Additionally, the position will be involved with tax accounting, audits and planning in all areas of tax.

Job Description

• Assist in the completion of the federal income tax filings for the Company’s consolidated group. Complete state and local income and franchise tax filings in the numerous jurisdictions in which the Company conducts business.
• Prepare quarterly federal and state estimated tax liabilities.
• Prepare annual federal and state tax return extension requests.
• Assist with ASC 740 computations for both quarterly and year-end tax provisions.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes for tax accounts, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with addressing IRS and State Revenue Agency notices.
• Maintain corporate tax calendar and return log.
• Assist with tax research and planning involving federal income tax and state income tax.
• Assist with documentation and testing of internal controls as required by Sarbanes Oxley.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, in Accounting or business related field.
• Advanced degree, CPA or other professional designation preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in the tax field, with experience preparing federal consolidated returns and multi-state corporate tax returns and income tax provisions.
• Public accounting experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven record of good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, both in-person and remotely.
• Competency with MS Office software and electronic tax research tools (e.g. CCH, RIA, etc.)
• Experience with SAP and CSC Corptax provision and compliance tools desired, but not required.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

• Paid Time Off

• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

• Family-Friendly Employee events

• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

               

Job Requisition ID: Req-257282

               

Time Type: Full time

               

Anticipated Close Date: 05/26/2025

               

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate’s work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $63,160.00 - $94,750.00

               

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

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Company Profile:

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world.

For more than 60 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customer and make things more delicious for their customers.

It’s all about seeing the possibilities in potatoes and never, ever settling.

Learn more about us at lambweston.com.

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