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Cracker Barrel Sr Payroll And Tax Accountant in Lebanon, Tennessee
WHY CRACKER BARREL
What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like…
Care beyond the table – At Cracker Barrel, we are a team. From the moment you join Cracker Barrel, you should feel cared for, confident in your role and like you belong.
Opportunities to fill your cup – Here at Cracker Barrel, we believe in providing opportunities for growth and development and setting you up for success within our walls and beyond. From day one, you’ll have hands-on, role-specific training and the ability to engage in peer-to-peer learning.
A warm welcome – For five decades, we have focused on creating a Pleasing People® brand that inspires a “home away from home” feeling for each other and our guests. We work hard to inspire a sense of belonging that continually motivates our teams – from the newest to the most tenured employees.
Serving up the care – and career – you crave.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Assists Accounting Management with support of operational projects, compensation and tax analytics and reporting. Represents Payroll Tax group in cross-functional project teams and processes. Maintains Workday Payroll Tax system changes and additions to codes. Assists with training, supervising, and coordinating activities of the Payroll Tax Senior including the submissions and reconciliations of payroll tax payments and filings through ADP.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the review and corrections of tax form data in Experian to ensure correct flow of state/local tax jurisdictions into Workday.
Run and review daily periodic and quarterly ADP tax sync – balance to Workday for taxable wages and taxes. Correct unresolved exceptions in ADP from data feed including registration of new jurisdictions if needed.
Responsible for compensation and benefit end of month entries and reconciliations in General Ledger, to include Non-Qualified plans, 401k/employer match, HSA plans, Flex Spending, Group Health Benefit plans, payroll withholding orders, and payroll accruals/deferrals for end of month Accounting close.
Responsible for the review and approval of Payroll tax journals and account reconciliations including payroll tax clearing, tax prepaid, and tax liability accounts.
Assist Payroll with calls received from employees concerning payroll tax questions. Research discrepancies and takes appropriate action to rectify issues. Provide taxable wage and tax information to Payroll for corrections to be entered if needed.
Assists in training and supervising the Senior Payroll Tax Coordinator. Provides back-up support for the other payroll tax duties as needed to include State and Local tax reviews and updates in Workday and ADP new registrations; PA local payment and filings; assists in troubleshooting and resolving complex payroll tax issues.
Assist in preparation of State and Local W2’s for submission to authorities at calendar year-end.
Maintains and generates various reports for the Tax department, Internal Audit, and external auditors.
Responsible for all tax audits (Federal, State, and Local) – working with auditors and providing requested information.
Ad hoc research, reporting, project work as needed.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Experience and Education
- B.S in Business or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and Skills
Strong knowledge of accounting.
Excel and data analysis skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Conflict navigation skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Auditing skills
Strong knowledge of state and federal wage and hour laws, and local, state and federal taxation laws.
Preferred knowledge of ADP or similar third-party tax preparer.
Preferred knowledge of Workday.
*WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU *
Compensation and Bonuses: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities
Care for Your Well-being: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
Growth and Development: Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development
Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
Even More to Look Forward to: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items
ABOUT US
For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It’s something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel.
PURSUE THE CAREER YOU CRAVE—APPLY NOW
Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.
At Cracker Barrel, we believe everyone deserves to feel cared for – we start with our team. To us, care means Culture, Achievement, Responsibility, and Experience and is the foundation for everything we do.
We’re welcoming team players and go-above-and-beyond helpers who value what everyone brings to the table. Our passion and commitment to serving others – and each other – bonds us to work together no matter what the fast-paced and unpredictable days bring.
At Cracker Barrel, you’re never alone on the journey. Whether you’re serving our guests or serving someone who is, you’re part of a team that creates a “home away from home” feeling and encourages opportunities to learn new skills and find fulfillment in every role. We know that when we care for each other, we can create the best experience for our guests – and that’s something we all crave.
Ready to gather ‘round our table? We’re serving up the care – and career – you crave.
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For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It’s something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel.
In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department toll free at 1-800-333-9566.
Cracker Barrel does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring. If you are interested in applying for a position and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact 1-800-333-9566 so that we can work with you to reasonably accommodate you. Note that individuals who have any hearing impairment will be reasonably accommodated in the application process.
In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department online (http://www.crackerbarrel.com/contact-us/employee/ ) or toll free at 1 800-333-9566.
Cracker Barrel does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring. If you are interested in applying for a position and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact (1-800-333-9566) so that we can work with you to reasonably accommodate you. Note that individuals who have any hearing impairment will be reasonably accommodated in the application process.