Tax Analyst

About usKnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.Tax Analyst (Corporate)About the roleThe Tax Analyst, Corporate Income Tax will be a key member of the KnitWell Corporate Tax team, focused on supporting the federal, state, local income tax compliance and planning areas. Individual will be responsible to interact with KnitWell and Brand personnel across multiple levels of the organization to perform job responsibilities.The impact you can havePreparation of corporate federal, state & local income tax compliance, including quarterly estimated calculations, extensions, income and franchise tax returns, and drafting responses to tax notices and audits, etc.Analysis of state tax adjustments and apportionment including data gathering, process and preparation of workpapers.Support tax accounting function in preparation of ASC 740 tax provision calculations including preparation of tax adjustments, reconciling tax accounts and cash tax payments, and recording tax journal entries.Participate in tax technology process improvements and automation initiatives and support routine maintenance of Alteryx workflows and other software in response to changes in business.Maintain tax notice log and respond to notices in a timely manner.Support tax planning and special project work, as needed.Assist with various information reporting requirements.Apply standard professional principals to routine research assignments of limited complexity and scope including monitoring and modeling implications of federal, state and local tax developments impacting the company.Assist with the maintenance of the income tax calendarYou’ll bring to the roleEducation: Bachelor's in Accounting required.Experience: 1-3 years (or recent internship in income tax) of public accounting or corporate tax experience preferred. Basic analytical, tax technical and research skills required.Communication: Strong communication skills to deal effectively with multiple tax department offices across the KnitWell shared service group and with the Brands required.Technology: Advanced Excel skills preferred. Proficient with MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). OneSource Income Tax, Oracle and SAP experience preferred, but not required. Alteryx experience is a plus.Maintains high quality standards for all work products and continuously drives for efficiency and improved performance. Asks clarifying questions, seeks deep fundamental understanding of tax concepts, and gets invested in the details.In support capacity, works with a high degree of urgency and responsiveness, taking responsibility for seeing that all deadlines are met, and that colleagues receive prompt responses.Strong organization skills necessary to maintain complete and accurate tax files and manage tax due date calendars to ensure timely filing of tax returns and payment of taxes.Manages multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and shifting degrees of urgency, with calm diligence and a positive attitude.Communicates proactively with team, not just when activities are completed, acknowledging requests from colleagues.Builds strong working relationships, based on professionalism, respect and honesty. Brings a “can do” spirit to all activities and requests, and is seen by colleagues as courteous, helpful, responsive, professional and reliable.BenefitsYou will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).*Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Time off – paid time off & holidays.*The target salary range for this role is: $60,000 – 75,000*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.This position works on-site at least 4 days per week consistent with the needs of the business at our Talbots office location in Hingham, MA.Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.#LI-MJ1Location:Corporate Office-Talbots-Hingham, MA 02043Position Type:Regular/Full timeEqual Employment OpportunityThe Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr