Audit and Tax Preparer

Tax Specialist
The Tax Specialist reports to the Tax Manager assisting in the preparation of Federal, State and Local Partnership and other related tax returns and supporting schedules. The Tax Specialist will also remit tax payments electronically, submit check requests, track payments and refunds, prepare monthly tax account analysis and maintain Tax Calendar.
Maintains a Tax Calendar to ensure the timely filing of all tax returns and the payment of taxes when due. • Timely reviews real estate tax bills for accuracy. • Timely remits property tax and income tax payments electronically or submits check requests as required and maintains payment log. • Matches refund checks to refund claims, tracks outstanding refunds and provides appropriate account coding. • Prepares monthly tax account analysis to ensure the journal entries are recorded appropriately. • Prepares other general ledger account analysis to determine the appropriate accounting for tax purposes. • Manages the compliance related to Annual Reports, Tax Notices and provides W-9's as needed. • Prints and assembles documents required to be paper-filed and delivers to post office to ensure timely filing. • Prepares State and Local Partnership and related tax returns using OneSource. • Prepares quarterly and annual workpapers to support calculation of Partnership Income and Cash Distributions. • Studies tax laws, regulations, court decisions, and other tax information to keep abreast of new developments and considers their application to Company affairs. • Prepares correspondence with tax authorities. • Assists in the tax audits performed by government agents by compiling required factual data.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field required. • CPA preferred. • 1-3 years of Income Tax experience is required, preferably Partnership. • Working knowledge of Microsoft products, especially Excel and Word. • Basic knowledge of tax law and ability to utilize research subscriptions, preferably Checkpoint. • Working knowledge of Income Tax preparation software, preferably OneSource. • Ability to analyze general ledger accounts, reconcile between Balance Sheet and P&L accounts. • Enjoy a rewarding career at Catalyst, where we offer a competitive benefits package, a vibrant work environment, and the opportunity to make a difference at one of America's most iconic brands. • Generous Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. • We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement. • Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success. Six iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style. We will leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands. We exist to ignite America's most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.