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Ulta Beauty · 22 hours ago

Sr Tax Analyst

Bolingbrook, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $92K/yr

3+ years exp

Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer, providing dynamic challenges for those who want to apply their financial acumen. As a Sr. Tax Analyst, you will focus on various tax types, audit defense preparation, and project-based initiatives while collaborating with tax department personnel and other departments within the organization.

BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmeticsRetail

Responsibilities

Preparing and analyzing the company’s ASC450 reserves

Leading special projects as assigned, including refund programs

Preparing, filing, and monitoring for completion annual reports for assigned companies

Processing and mailing tax payments

Preparing budgets/forecasts for indirect tax

Implementing and completing account reconciliations and journal entries for indirect tax

Complete user acceptance testing for various projects

Completing tax research for various taxing jurisdictions

Meeting all statutory compliance deadlines in the time frames directed by management

Monitoring current tax developments and practices, which would affect various tax liabilities

Analyzing notices and correspondences from various governments and prepare responses

Resolving help desk tickets/customer service questions

Leading and contributing in internal meetings and projects with minimal supervision

Completing coding of products for taxability, as needed

Collaborate with external firms and internal teams to execute assigned tasks

Providing oversight of third party who processes indirect tax returns for position’s assigned states, as needed

Processing licensing renewals and new store openings, as needed

Preparing unclaimed property data and processing letters, as needed

Implement and complete monthly, quarterly, or annual indirect tax returns as needed

Analyze audit notices and correspondences from various governments and prepare responses

Document training on various audit processes

Lead and contribute in internal meetings and projects with minimal supervision

Communicating tax knowledge to Tax leadership, Finance leadership (including controller or CFO) and other department personnel

Qualification

Tax experienceExcel skillsTax systems knowledgeSAPAudit experienceEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam playerAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other financial discipline or equivalent experience

Three to five years of progressive tax experience required

Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

General understanding of business acumen and accounting principles

Ability to independently set own deadlines and organize deliverables

Ability to analyze new or existing situations and provide solutions

Desire to take initiative to lead or pursue tasks and inquiries

Ability to work independently on tasks, including making sound decisions within responsibilities

Demonstrated strong user and working knowledge of tax systems, Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and database applications

Must be a strong team player

Ability to multi-task a must

Must conduct himself/herself in a professional, respectful, and appropriate manner at all times

This position requires an ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong communication skills are essential

Longer working hours are required to meet tax deadlines