Senior Tax Accountant- Income Tax

Posted:
7/11/2024, 12:47:43 AM

Location(s):
California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.  We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

Finance at DICK’S Sporting Goods – we’re more than just a team of people behind excel spreadsheets. We are fiduciaries driving financial excellence for our teammates, athletes and shareholders. We are trusted business partners guiding decisions & strategy, delivering meaningful business insights, and leading with innovative ideas. 

Here at DICK’S, we’re building a diverse Finance culture that differentiates us as a career destination that will consistently challenge and reward. On our team, you’ll focus on relentless improvement and innovation to support our growing business. Learn more about #DSGFinance here:  https://bit.ly/3nnLkvG

Reporting to the Manager of Tax, the Senior Tax Accountant is an experienced member of the Tax Department and is primarily responsible for income and franchise tax calculations, including tax provision workpapers, tax compliance workpapers and returns, and fixed asset computations. This role will be part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment whose focus is on development and career fulfillment of its teammates.

Our DICK’S Finance & Tax team has a people first mindset.   We foster a culture of innovation and are trusted advisors to the business.  We are focused on relentless improvement and automation.    We do all of this to drive growth for our company and to support our belief that SPORTS CHANGE LIVES. 

  • Assist the Senior Manager of Tax with tax credit and incentive research and documentation.  This includes partnering with our construction team to gather information for store locations. 

  • Prepare and maintain tax fixed asset ledger and calculations. Perform quarterly analysis of tax treatment of fixed assets for provision and prepare both federal book-tax and federal-state differences.  Prepare federal and state annual fixed asset compliance reporting schedules.  This includes utilizing Alteryx to verify the output using analytics.

  • Assist with completion of income tax compliance matters: review various book-tax difference calculations, review federal income tax returns and forms, review state apportionment, review quarterly estimate vouchers and extension forms and review calculations.  Review state income tax returns prepared by outside consultants.

  • Participate and assist with tax planning and strategic projects.   Apply research skills to determine appropriate tax treatment.   Communicate with and inform across members of the tax team, and other departments.  

  • Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of state tax laws, legislation, and current developments affecting the company. Monitor and analyze newly enacted legislation to minimize and accurately report the company’s taxes. Communicate the tax impacts of the legislative developments to the income tax team.  This analysis will be used quarterly to update our provision for income taxes reported in the 10-K/10-Q.

  • Assist with maintaining legal entity structure compliance.  This includes partnering with accounting and legal teams to ensure accurate reporting.

  • Manage and develop direct report (Tax Administrator). Coach through the review of property tax and business license reporting through consistent communication and partnered training. Develop direct report’s tax technical skills and inspire creative problem solving. Foster an environment that enables career growth and fulfillment of tax department teammates and inspire a culture of teamwork that facilitates collaboration within the department and with other business functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  • 3-5 years experience

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