Tax Analyst

About us

KnitWell 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.

About the role

The 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 have Preparation 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.

the role

Education: 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.

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.

Benefits

You 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.

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.

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.

duties

of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup. com. 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. KnitWell 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. To reduce potential fraud, we remind all applicants: • It won’t cost you money to apply for a job with us.

Our brands will never ask for money – that includes a wire transfer or a credit card. There will be no charge for equipment, background checks or other expenses in submitting a job application with us. • We will never ask for your bank account information as part of the interview process.

Your bank account information should only be entered during the onboarding process after you are hired to set up direct deposit of wages. • Interviews will be conducted in-person or through a secure video call, using a teleconference application that uses email addresses only (not telephone numbers). • Watch closely for email addresses with misspelled or “spoofed” company names in communications during the interview process.

Examples of suspicious addresses include “Info@company. net” instead of “Info@company. com,” and misspelled company names like “Info@companie.

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