Income Tax Analyst

Responsible for overseeing the tax compliance, planning, and tax due-diligence for GOAT Group, the Tax team is essential to each department and their respective business goals. The Tax team collaborates with stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure the financial health of the company through accurate and timely tax filings, advising on business decisions, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and international laws and regulations.

GOAT is seeking an Income Tax Analyst to join its Tax Reporting and Compliance Team. The GOAT Tax Department is a fast-paced, team-focused, dynamic environment where you will gain exposure to challenging tax issues facing GOAT from a worldwide perspective. As a member of our team, you will contribute directly to GOAT’s worldwide income tax accounting process and assist key stakeholders in strategic business operations.

In this role you will:

• Provide day-to-day tax support to the Tax Team on relevant business and tax matters.
• Prepare quarterly and annual consolidated global tax provisions and calculation of supporting schedules along with related income tax financial statement disclosures.
• Prepare and maintain income tax calculations for various quarterly and annual tax filings including tax returns, estimated tax payments, and extension filings.  
• Assist Tax Department with review of Federal And State compliance, liaise communication between GOAT Tax and third-party preparers, and facilitate payment, processing, and timely delivery of tax returns in coordination with the Tax Manager. 
• Assist Tax Manager with various State & Local Non-Income Tax Filings such as NYC Commercial Rents Tax, CA Property Tax, SF Gross Receipts Tax, Ohio Commercial Activity Tax, etc. 
• Update tax reporting calendar to ensure appropriate documentation of tax payments, return filings, and business registrations.  
• Ensure maintenance of internal recordkeeping and documentation; Provide assistance with Federal/State Income Tax Audits and IDRs
• Investigate and respond to tax notices and inquiries from various state and local taxing authorities.
• Develop tax compliance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable industry-specific tax laws, regulations, and tax incentives.
• Research tax technical matters, positions, policies, and procedures and assist in drafting memorandums to support and document conclusions.
• Support the Tax Team on ad hoc projects outside of Tax Reporting and Compliance such as Sales and Use Tax, Unclaimed Property, Value Added Tax, Business License Renewals, and other Indirect Tax. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and other key stakeholders to better understand the Company’s business operations and assist the Tax Team in identifying potential tax implications.

We are looking for:

• Knowledge of Corporate Income Tax, with 1-2 years experience in public or private accounting. Tax Provision experience is a plus.
• Ability to apply general tax accounting concepts and demonstrate financial literacy;  Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Disruptor with a desire to optimize tax processes, adopt new technologies, and implement cutting-edge tax software
• Strong analysis, problem solving, and research skills; can gather, assess, and interpret information to identify business tax issues
• Excellent analytical, writing, and oral communication skills; ability to prepare and present complex data and tax research in a simple, understandable manner for internal business partners 
• Must be detail oriented, a problem solver, and deadline conscious
• A collaborative individual who is motivated by working effectively with others
• Flexible working on multiple projects with deadlines; ability to deal with ambiguity
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Masters of Taxation is a plus
• CPA license preferred