Overview
When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand – We got you!
This role supports the company’s tax function through tax accounting, compliance, reporting, and forecasting activities across federal, state, international, sales and use, and property tax areas. As a flexible resource, the role provides critical support by during peak compliance, provision, and tax planning cycles by preparing tax calculations, reconciliations, workpapers, filings, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely compliance. The role partners with internal stakeholders and external advisors to respond to audits and notices, resolve tax matters and information requests. Additionally, the role will work with tax technology, automation, research, and special projects that drive process improvements and enhance the organization’s tax planning and reporting capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Tax Accounting and Forecasting- Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations, prepare tax account reconciliations and supporting workpapers, support effective tax rate analyses and tax forecasting processes, prepare tax-related financial statement disclosures, document tax accounting conclusions, and support quarterly and annual close activities.
- Federal Income Tax Compliance- Prepare supporting schedules and workpapers for federal income tax returns, calculate book-to-tax adjustments and tax depreciation calculations, gather and organize information required for return preparation, support estimated tax payment and extensions, maintain filing calendars, and resolve to routine information requests and notices.
- Tax Technology, Advisory and Special Projects- Research tax technology solutions. Assess transactions and operational changes to determine tax implications, support analyses and recommendations, and support implementation of regulatory changes, process improvements, and emerging tax technologies. Participate in cross-functional projects and tax advisory initiatives.
- Sales & Use Tax Compliance- Prepare sales and use tax filings, compile and validate transaction-level data, support audits and tax notices, perform indirect tax reconciliations, and resolve routine taxability and compliance matters.
- State Income Tax Compliance- Prepare and analyze state income and franchise tax returns, apportionment calculations, and estimated tax payments. Interpret state tax laws and regulations, evaluate nexus and filing requirements, and identify potential tax risks and opportunities.
- International Tax Compliance- Prepare international tax compliance workpapers and analyses, interpreting technical guidance, and identifying risks associated with foreign operations and reporting requirements.
- Property Tax Compliance– Prepare supporting documentation for property tax filings, organize fixed asset information and jurisdictional reporting data, compile property tax payment tracking and notice management, maintain filing calendars and compliance records, and resolve routine property tax inquires.
Minimum Wage
USD $63,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Wage
USD $107,000.00/Yr.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Management or Finance required.
- Public Accounting internship or work experience is preferred.
- CPA certification or active CPA candidate preferred.
- Baseline technical skills in various products in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exposure to Tax software applications (provision and/or compliance).
- Strong communication, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Effective project management, time management and resource management skills, including the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Expected Work Location (In Office):It is expected that you will primarily perform work at the Wendy’s Restaurant Support Center (RSC) (1 Dave Thomas Blvd, Dublin, OH 43017), or at other location(s) as designated by the Company. You are required to work in the office at least 4 days a week. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Onsite
Wendy’s was built on the premise, “Quality is our Recipe®,” which remains the guidepost of the Wendy’s system. Today, Wendy’s and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world’s most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.
The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. The target annual bonus for this role is 7.5% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance.
Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website, www.wendysbenefits.com.
NOTE: Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendy’s retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.