Tax Analyst Job at REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.), Seattle, WA

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  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Overview:

This job contributes to REI’s success by providing strategic support in all aspects of indirect tax. This position requires in-depth knowledge of tax law and broad experience in indirect tax. This position will engage in tax projects and all regulatory challenges as well as developing, streamlining and documenting processes. This position also initiates cross-divisional collaborations to ensure REI is in compliance. Models and acts in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in planning company acitivities to minimize the Co-Op’s tax burden
  • Keep abreast of tax law developments through reading, continuing educations, and networking with other retail companies
  • Assist with tax projects and compliance related tasks
  • Assist in identifying and evaluating company’s exposure and implement resolutions to minimize risks.
  • Streamline and document processes.
  • Coordinate new store opening, relocation, and closure – work with IT, Treasury, and Finance
  • Assist in Tax GL reconciliations and reporting
  • Proactively monitor tax rate and/or rule changes
  • Support tax audits including pulling and analyzing relevant data

Preferred:

  • CPA or advanced tax degreed desired but not required

Required:

  • BA or BS in Accounting
  • 2 years of broad indirect tax experience in a multi-state environment (retail a plus)
  • 1+ years of tax research software experience and project management
  • Knowledge of applicable tax software and automated accounting systems (Sovos(Taxware)/ Vertex, Thomson Reuters Onesource and Checkpoint, and SAP a plus) and advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Effective work methods and good organization and time management skills
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and objectively solve problems, and excellent follow through and attention to detail
  • Actively participates and collaborates with others on one's own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals.
  • Flexible in one's viewpoints and positions in order to support the direction taken by others at REI.
  • Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities.
  • Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions.
  • Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers.
  • Works smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, and planning well in order to produce quality work.
  • Executes effectively by using resources efficiently, meeting deadlines, and keeping others informed of work plans and progress toward goals.
  • Clearly conveys and accurately receives information by a variety of methods and in various situations.
  • Builds rapport with all kinds of people inside and outside the organization.
  • Acts upon opportunities and involves and influences others in the accomplishment of worthwhile organizational goals.
  • Challenges the status quo, champions change and influences others to change.

Job Tags

Relocation, Flexible hours,

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