What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Analyst - Sales & Use Compliance position at Ulta Beauty?
OVERVIEW
Experience something categorically different. With over 1,200 stores throughout the U.S., designs to expand internationally, a thriving digital ecosystem and a growth trajectory that’s put Wall Street on notice, Ulta Beauty provides dynamic challenges for those who want to apply their financial acumen to ever-increasing levels of complexity. Professional ownership. Diverse and ever-evolving projects. Greater levels of impact. The ability to influence decisions and organizational direction. It’s all part of the daily experience of our Finance & Accounting associates.
This position will focus on sales & use tax compliance, tax research, and tax operations. The tax analyst will include tax computation and payment, exposure analysis & mitigation, and systems improvement and implementation. This role will participate in meeting the required compliance and tax accounting deadlines. There will be significant interface with tax department personnel, individuals in finance, and business partners throughout the organization. Additionally, this role may provide support for multiple areas within the tax department, including Property tax, Licensing, & Sales tax audits and assisting management on special projects as needed.
YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:
ABOUT
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Experience something categorically different. With over 1,200 stores throughout the U.S., designs to expand internationally, a thriving digital ecosystem and a growth trajectory that’s put Wall Street on notice, Ulta Beauty provides dynamic challenges for those who want to apply their financial acumen to ever-increasing levels of complexity. Professional ownership. Diverse and ever-evolving projects. Greater levels of impact. The ability to influence decisions and organizational direction. It’s all part of the daily experience of our Finance & Accounting associates.
If you want a collaborative environment where continual learning, career self-determination and trust are prioritized, where an engaged leadership provides deep levels of support and guidance, Ulta Beauty is uniquely positioned to deliver greater levels of career satisfaction. Are you up for the challenge?
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:
This position will focus on sales & use tax compliance, tax research, and tax operations. The tax analyst will include tax computation and payment, exposure analysis & mitigation, and systems improvement and implementation. This role will participate in meeting the required compliance and tax accounting deadlines. There will be significant interface with tax department personnel, individuals in finance, and business partners throughout the organization. Additionally, this role may provide support for multiple areas within the tax department, including Property tax, Licensing, & Sales tax audits and assisting management on special projects as needed.
YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:
- Preparing and calculating monthly, quarterly, and annual state and local sales and use tax returns in a timely and accurate manner.
- Being responsible for filing returns, submitting payment, and on occasion, mailing of sales and use tax returns.
- Maintaining sales and use tax rates, sales tax calendar, and other return maintenance.
- Conducting tax research and may code products for taxability.
- Completing monthly account reconciliations for sales and use tax.
- Implementing and maintaining various tax software systems (Vertex Returns and Vertex O-Series).
- Meeting all statutory compliance deadlines in the time frames directed by management.
- Assisting in the preparation of budgets/forecasts for sales and use tax.
- Monitoring current tax developments and practices, which would affect our various tax liabilities.
- Analyzing notices and correspondences from various governments and prepare responses.
- Resolving help desk tickets/customer service questions.
- Working on special projects as assigned.
- May assist in the preparation and analysis of the company’s state ASC450 reserves.
- May assist with tax audits, including preparation of responses to document requests, preparation of appeals and other correspondence.
THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- One to five years of progressive tax experience.
- Previous experience in a large corporate tax environment a plus
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Tax
- Excel skills beginner to intermediate with desire to learn more (vlookup, pivot table a plus; sumif, countif a strong plus) Solid knowledge of accounting principles
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be a strong team player
- Ability to multi-task is a must
- Must conduct himself/herself in a professional, respectful, and appropriate manner at all times.
- Demonstrated strong user and working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Vertex or SAP experience a plus
- This position requires an ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where attention to detail, analytical skills and strong communication skills are essential
- Overtime is required to meet various tax deadlines
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ABOUT
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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