Income Tax Analyst

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking an Income Tax Analyst to assist with the preparation of the company's income tax provision and federal and state returns. The role involves reviewing tax ledgers, preparing monthly tax journal entries, and conducting tax research to support planning efforts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review various components of the tax provision and ensure that all income tax related accounts are recorded accurately and in accordance with FASB and tax-related SEC disclosure guidance
• Assist with preparation of federal tax return and state tax returns
• Assist in reviewing federal and state fixed asset tax ledgers, estimating quarterly CapEx depreciation, and preparing Forms 4562 and 4797
• Prepare the tax inventory calculation, which includes computing UNICAP and the tax cost complement
• Assist with the preparation of monthly tax entries
• Conduct tax research and support planning efforts to minimize tax
• Respond to notices, conducts research and ensures accuracy of all income tax notices. This includes researching issues, conducting reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and providing explanations

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 0 - 2 plus years of relevant experience
• Ability to professionally communicate to all levels of the organization as well as external vendors both orally and in writing
• Detail oriented with demonstrated problem solving skills
• Must be comfortable with and willing to proactively take responsibility and ownership of deadlines
• Ability to learn tax software
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize various projects
• Superior analytic skills; excellent communication skills
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Excel with emphasis on vlookup and sumif functions
• Strong interpersonal skills; good relationship building skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan

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