Prepare the company’s federal and state and local compliance requirements for tax incentive portfolio in addition to updating and maintaining the database of all company incentives and credits. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities- Prepare federal, state and local annual and quarterly compliance requirements for tax incentive portfolio
- Prepare elements of actual vs. estimated tax incentive projections
- Assist with data gathering process, including coordinating with accounting department and division controllers to obtain critical data
- Gather and interpret information and assist with formulating conclusions to prepare compliance reporting
- Prepare and deliver presentations regarding credit and incentive performances to management, highlighting successes and areas of opportunities for secured incentives
- Accumulate and review payroll data for compliance reporting
- Perform research and analysis related to federal and state credit opportunities
- Respond to related tax correspondence and research issues as they arise
- Update and maintain database of all credits and incentives secured by the company
- Interact professionally and communicate clearly with company divisions, third party consultants and government personnel
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field
- 2+ years corporate tax or related field
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively and professionally interact with all levels of an organization, government agencies and third-party consultants
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to proactively initiate action and manage workload
- Outstanding organization skills
- Must be able to handle multiple projects at the same time and prioritize tasks to completion on time
Desired
- CPA
- Previous experience with compliance tax credits and incentives within the public or private sector
What you’ll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field
- 2+ years corporate tax or related field
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent communication skills; ability to interact with all organizational levels, government agencies and consultants
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to proactively initiate action and manage workload
- Outstanding organization skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks to completion on time
- CPA
- Previous experience with compliance tax credits and incentives (public or private sector)
Kroger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroger and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage in many union divisions has been protected or improved in recent contracts, with some regions avoiding proposed cuts and others expanding spousal coverage and strengthening short‑term disability. Mental‑health resources and 24/7 access are also emphasized, supported by third‑party recognition in recent years.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a company 401(k) with a match and, in many union roles, access to pension or variable annuity plans that have been stabilized through recent agreements. Match levels and pension participation vary by division and role, so specifics require local confirmation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance through “Feed Your Future” offers substantial tuition support for both part‑ and full‑time associates, alongside free financial coaching. Perks such as associate discounts and periodic Boost membership offers add incremental value to total rewards.
Kroger Insights
What We Do
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
