Sr. Accountant, Tax (Hybrid)

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Sr. Accountant, Tax to join our team. In this role, you will manage federal and multistate partnership income tax compliance, including modeling, gathering support and preparing analyses. The position also requires assisting the Tax department with various indirect tax compliance and reporting tasks, including but not limited to sales & use tax, property tax, excise tax, tax-exempt certificate management and business licenses. Applicants should have a strong understanding of partnership tax issues, including Sections 704, 743, waterfall calculations, state composite tax returns, nonresident withholding and tracking partnership capital accounts for a large number of partners. The ideal candidate also possesses excellent collaboration and technical tax skills.

A day on the job looks like this:

• Manage federal and multistate partnership income tax compliance, including modeling, gathering support and preparing analyses
• Assist the Tax department with various indirect tax compliance and reporting tasks, such as sales & use tax, property tax, excise tax, tax-exempt certificate management and business licenses
• Undertake special projects as assigned by the Tax Director
• Conduct thorough research on tax issues to develop effective tax planning strategies
• Be open to handling a variety of tax/accounting tasks, from direct/indirect tax to business licenses and tax-exempt certificate management
• Identify and respond to risks and opportunities to enhance processes and procedures
• Demonstrate a service-oriented and proactive approach

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, supported by significant tax, business or financial planning experience is required
• CPA certification is required (master’s degree in taxation is a plus)
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a professional services or professional tax organization
• Experience with SAP (S/4HANA) is a plus
• Experience with Vertex O-series (tax engine) is a plus
• A strong understanding of partnership tax issues, including, but not limited to, Sections 704, 743, waterfall calculations, state composite tax returns, nonresident withholding and tracking partnership capital accounts for a large number of partners
• Proven track record in tax planning for large, complex partnership/multi-tiered LLC clients
• Excellent collaboration and technical tax skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention-to-detail
• A commitment to continuous learning
• Adaptable, resourceful, and motivated

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties. 

For this position, new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at a salary between $82,000-$100,000 depending on relevant experience & skillset. 

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate's relevant experience, location, and skillset.

• Bonus eligible 
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding 
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA 
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday) 
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest 
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children 
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs 
• Generous employee discount 
• Casual dress…and we really mean it 

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve. 

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.  
  
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers  
  
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy 
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose. 

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