Tax Associate Jobs in South Carolina

INTRODUCTION

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

We are looking for the right person to join our fun and diverse international tax team. While reporting to the Associate Director of International Tax, you will be primarily responsible for a portion of the U.S. federal income tax compliance and income tax provision calculations for our international entities and supporting international tax special projects, including M&A, Pillar 2, and transfer pricing. You will work closely with various team members from within and outside the tax department and may assist with cross functional ad hoc projects as needed. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong tax compliance skills, who can think and adapt quickly.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist with preparation of international tax compliance for our consolidated federal tax return (Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1118, 5713, 8975, 8991, 8992, statements and elections).
• Track pretax earnings, adjustments, and taxes for the calculation of E&P and tested income.
• Help manage the review of quarterly tax provision supplemental and annual TBBS files, supporting workpapers, account reconciliations, and documentation. Communicate issues and findings to senior tax management.
• Prepare E&P studies, tax basis studies, and other special projects.
• Assist with quarterly Subpart F and GILTI calculations.
• Assist with quarterly Pillar 2 calculations and other Pillar 2 matters.
• Assist with our annual transfer price compliance study and other transfer pricing special projects.
• Assist with tax aspects of M&A transactions.
• Provide support for or lead various tax projects as needed.
• Build collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Opportunities to rotate with other tax groups (domestic, state and local, property tax) if desired!

This position can be fully remote.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

We’d love to hear from you if:

• At least 5 years of directly related corporate tax compliance and provision experience in public accounting and/or with a multinational company, primarily experience with large, complex, multinational U.S. income tax filings.
• Firm grasp of US federal income tax laws and regulations for international subsidiaries (Subpart F, FTC, GILTI, BEAT, etc.).
• Detail oriented focus with excellent analytic, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as both an individual and in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment when required.
• Bachelor degree in accounting or taxation; MST/CPA preferred.
• Experience with Corptax, HFM, and OneStream preferred, but not necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is preferred.

COMPENSATION

Associate Manager, Tax: The annual base salary range for this role is from $122,240 to $137,520, plus annual target bonus of 7.5% of base salary.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.