Ahold Delhaize Group is one of the world's largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-Commerce. Its family of great, local brands serves more than 50 million customers each week in Europe, the United States and Indonesia. Together, these brands employ more than 420,000 associates in more than 7,000 grocery and specialty stores. Our AD Group is based in Zaandam in the Netherlands, but AD Group associates also work in all the countries we serve. This team supports all our great local brands in finance, HR, IT, legal, communications, sustainable retailing, and other key functions. 

Tax Accountant II

As a Tax Accountant II, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the organization’s corporate tax function. This role is designed for a mid-level professional with a strong foundation in tax compliance, provision, and audit support, who is ready to expand into a more strategic contributor. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, assist in the preparation of income tax provisions, and support both tax planning and operational tax processes.

About Ahold Delhaize

We’re Ahold Delhaize, one of the world’s largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-commerce. Together with our 19 strong local retail brands all over the world, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers, our people and the world around us. We offer a highly dynamic, international work environment in which our employees thrive.

Key responsibilities of your role

Your role is highly diverse and encompasses various responsibilities. Here are the key ones:

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local income/franchise tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments
• Analyze and reconcile tax general ledger accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions in compliance with ASC 740 (formerly FAS 109), and IFRS reporting standards
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts related to tax expenses and cash taxes

Tax Planning & Optimization

• Identify opportunities for tax credits, deductions, and other savings strategies; assist in their documentation and implementation
• Research and interpret changes in tax legislation and regulations and assist in applying those updates to internal processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess the tax impact of business transactions and advise accordingly

Audit Support & Risk Management

• Manage responses to federal and state audit inquiries, including the collection and analysis of supporting documentation
• Maintain clear and proactive communication with auditors and regulatory bodies to manage risk and ensure compliance
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control requirements and internal documentation standards

Process Efficiency & Operational Support

• Coordinate with external vendors on the preparation and filing of personal property tax returns and other outsourced filings
• Support the timely payment of tax liabilities and tracking of tax bills
• Drive process improvements, documentation updates, and automation opportunities within the tax function
• Assist in system implementations and upgrades impacting tax reporting and compliance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with finance, legal, treasury, and accounting teams to align financial reporting, transactions, and controls
• Maintain effective communication and information sharing across departments, including retail and distribution operations

What’s in it for you?

Aside from what we ask of you in this role, we also have a great deal to offer you: plenty of growth opportunities and various cross-brand career options; flexible working hours; a hybrid working model (we ask you to spend at least 50% of your working time at the office); and the chance to drive meaningful change on a global scale. You can look forward to a good work-life balance, and the chance to work in an inclusive environment that wholeheartedly encourages growth and welcomes you just the way you are.

Requirements

We think you’ll be best geared for success if you meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–5 years of progressive corporate tax experience in public accounting or industry
• Strong understanding of U.S. federal and state income tax laws, ASC 740, and SOX compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tax preparation software (e.g., Corptax, ONESOURCE, or similar)

Preferred Requirements:

• CPA or progress toward certification
• Experience with IFRS-based reporting and multinational entities
• Familiarity with tax research platforms (Checkpoint, Bloomberg BNA, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with process automation or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• High level of integrity and accountability

Apply now!
Are you keen to join the team? Even if you don’t tick all the boxes, but you still believe you have the personality and skills that make you a suitable candidate, we strongly encourage you to reach out to us. Apply now via the button on this page.

At Ahold Delhaize and our local brands, we broadly define diversity as being inclusive of thoughts and skills, generational differences, LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disabilities, nationalities and more, and we accept all people for who they are.

The AD Group sets global strategies frameworks, facilitates the sharing of best practice and encourages economies of scale. Great examples include sharing technology and digital know-how, so we can continue to lead in online and in-store retailing, setting global targets for healthy and sustainable products-including reducing food waste, use of plastics and making our products healthier to use and eat, and championing development for our future leaders-from learning about the digital mindset to leading our stores of the future. 

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