Tax Associate (Finance)

About Us
Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Job Description
Position is responsible for the preparation of state and local sales, use, property, and excise tax returns. Additional functions include providing audit support for state income, franchise, and sales and use tax, assisting tax team with sales and use tax processes and process improvements, and performing tax research as needed. This position also works closely with accounts payable/receivable and other departments as necessary to obtain information for the accurate and timely reporting of tax information. This is a hybrid role; we work onsite 4 days and remotely 1 day weekly.

Responsibilities:

Sales & Use / Indirect Tax

• Assist with monthly sales tax processes utilizing Vertex software (system administration, importing/reconciling data, preparing journal entries as needed)
• Preparation of monthly sales tax account reconciliations and analysis as required
• Complete various miscellaneous state indirect tax returns
• Assist in problem resolution in the filing of sales and use tax returns and processes

Sales & Use / State Income tax audits

• Assist with state income and sales and use tax audits
• Work to reduce future exposure to assessments through process improvement and data management
• Research and resolve indirect tax notices as they are received

Business Licenses

• Assist and prepare license renewals for store locations each month
• Maintain process to ensure current and timely payments

Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Accounting and/or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in Corporate Tax, Corporate Accounting, or public accounting firm

Preferred Skills and Industry experience :

• Experience in State and local reporting
• Knowledge of multi-state sales/use tax laws
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong technology skills: specifically related to reporting and compliance; to include Excel, Word, Vertex, SAP, Docuware, SharePoint, Alteryx or similar
• Experience in business license renewals

About the Team
Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.

What we value:

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.