Sr Tax Analyst Federal- Ulta Beauty

Company: Ulta Beauty
Location: Bolingbrook
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

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. 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 assist the Tax Director in supporting all Federal Income Tax Compliance, Federal Income Tax Accounting, Tax Financial Statement disclosures and footnotes, monthly tax budgets and cash tax forecasting, Federal Income Tax Audits, Transfer Pricing, SOX controls, Federal Income Tax Credits & Incentives, Legal Entity Maintenance, and reporting for the entire Ulta Beauty organization. This role will help maximize the company s overall tax position and risk from a federal income tax perspective. This role will be responsible for ensuring all federal tax compliance and federal tax accounting related items are completed by required deadlines and all SOX control objectives are met. There will be extensive interface with other areas of tax, individuals in finance, business partners throughout the organization and external business partners regarding current federal income tax and accounting issues. In addition, this role will provide support for various tax planning initiatives as assigned by management. YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end federal income tax provision
• Prepare all federal income tax returns, excise tax returns, and other miscellaneous tax filings
• Prepare all federal income tax estimates and extensions
• Prepare monthly tax budgets and cash tax forecasting
• Prepare and gather documentation for financial external reporting auditors
• Prepare/Oversee meals & entertainment analysis to ensure proper tax treatment
• Prepare/Oversee monthly federal tax depreciation analysis to ensure proper tax treatment of fixed assets
• Prepare monthly transfer pricing analysis and journal entries
• Prepare legal entity maintenance and new account analysis
• Preparation and analysis of the company s federal ASC740-10 reserves
• Lead and coordinate federal income tax audits, including the preparation of responses to information document requests, preparation of appeals and other correspondence
• Monitor and analyze notices and correspondences from the IRS and coordinate proper responses
• Maintenance and reconciliation of accrued federal income tax liabilities
• Lead process to ensure all SOX control documentation is complete and coordinate responses to internal and external requests
• Monitor current federal income tax developments and legislative changes and advise management on tax issues related to the company
• Continually strive to improve processes and assist with implementing best practices
• Provides support for various tax planning initiatives THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• five to eight years of progressive tax experience required
• Master s Degree in taxation/accounting/finance or JD preferred (or credit equivalent)
• Previous experience in a corporate tax environment required (4 5 years minimum)
• CPA or pursuit is desired
• Strong communication and personnel management skills
• Strong commitment to excellent customer service
• Strong analytical skills
• Research proficiency
• Must have the ability to assist management on large, multiple time sensitive compliance issues
• Demonstrate strong user and working knowledge of tax systems (Corptax or One Source a plus), Microsoft products and database applications
• 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#LI-JB2#LI-Hybrid
  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. Associated topics: analyze, business, examiner, financial analyst, financial analytic, forecasting, government, guidance, regulation, strategy

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