Accounting Assistant
Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
Job Purpose and Impact
- The Support Staff, Tax job performs routine administrative tasks in support of tax and compliance activities. Working under general supervision for routine administrative tasks, this job assists in the development of tax solutions and advice and the resolution of legal disputes and audits.
Key Accountabilities
- TAX RETURNS: Supports the preparation of assigned tax returns, ensuring accuracy and providing daily assistance.
- TAX FORM COMPLETION: Assists in the preparation of tax forms and related documents for tax compliance, including provisions, computations, estimates, and low complexity extensions.
- TAX COMPLIANCE & INQUIRY RESPONSES: Assists the organization's subsidiaries, joint ventures, and tax department personnel by supporting responses of the assigned tax inquiries and tax compliance activities.
- TAX COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES: Helps with tax compliance projects, enters data into various compliance related applications and performs assigned tasks related to statutory and accounting for tax related items, including data quality checks.
- DOCUMENTATION SUPPORT: Verifies the accuracy of the assigned invoices, accounting documents, records, detailed financial business transactions and compiles tax data and various related reports.
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Qualifications
- Minimum requirement of 2 years of relevant work experience.
- MS office suite proficiency
Job Information
The expected salary for this position is aprox $45k. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions)
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Location: Wayzata, MN
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Short-Term Disability
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion