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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 strategic business decisions, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and international laws and regulations.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Tax intern to support the Tax Team on many of our day-to-day business operations while also working on many of the tax initiatives that impact the business. You will also participate in job shadowing, mentorship, and other tax/finance exploration and preparation activities with the Tax Team while working with Finance Teams and other stakeholders. Most importantly, you will develop knowledge and gain experience (both soft skills and technical skills) in how the Tax Team functions with exposure to the various operations and positions it manages, and how Tax is valued in both Finance and the Business world.
In this role, you will:
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in Accounting, Legal, Finance, and other departments to discuss Tax implications on various business transactions
- Learn and be exposed to different aspects of taxation: domestic tax, state taxes, and international tax and how it impacts business decisions
- Support the Tax Team with preparation of tax calculations and workpapers for Federal and State Tax Returns, 1099-Ks, property, sales and use, VAT, unclaimed property, and other regulatory filings as needed
- Research tax technical matters using tax research tools and writing memorandums to document and defend tax positions based on business updates
- Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while exercising professional skepticism
- Assist the Tax Team with financial assurance, including proper documentation of Tax Controls and internal audits
- Respond to communications from federal, state, and local taxing authorities
- Work with Accounting and Finance teams on monthly end-close support
- Conduct due diligence to identify tax exposure on various business initiatives / transactions
We are looking for:
- No Tax experience required; just a curiosity for tax and how it connects with the business
- At least 1 business course in Accounting or Tax
- Business-oriented and curious about learning and gaining industry knowledge
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft office (Word and Excel)
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new information as it relates to improving processes
- Open to ambiguity and learning new concepts
- Must be independent, self-motivated, and success-driven, yet willing to work within a cross-functional team environment.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
The hiring range for this position is below, plus benefits (401K, paid time off, dental, medical, vision, disability, life insurance options). To determine starting pay within the hiring range, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, role/level, a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. You may reach out to a recruiter for additional information.
Hiring Range:
$18—$24 USD
GOAT Group represents the leading platforms for authentic sneakers, apparel and accessories. Operating four distinct brands–GOAT, Flight Club, Grailed and alias–GOAT Group has a global community of over 50M members across 170 countries.
GOAT is the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present and future. Since its founding in 2015, GOAT has become the leading and most trusted sneaker marketplace in the world, and has expanded to offer apparel and accessories from select emerging, contemporary and iconic brands. Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, the company offers styles across various time periods on its digital platforms and in its retail locations, while delivering products to over 50 million members across 170 countries.
Established in New York City over 15 years ago, Flight Club revolutionized sneaker retail as the original consignment store for rare shoes. Carrying the rarest exclusives and collectible sneakers, Flight Club has evolved from a one-stop sneaker destination, to a cultural hub for sneaker enthusiasts and novices alike. With three brick-and-mortar locations in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami, Flight Club remains the premier source for authentic, rare sneakers.
Founded in 2013, Grailed is the leading community-driven marketplace for rare luxury, streetwear and vintage fashion. The marketplace was built for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts, and features products from brands including Supreme, Raf Simons, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Prada and more. With a highly curated selection of resale pieces including inventory exclusive to the platform, Grailed makes fashion accessible.
The company is backed by strategic investor Foot Locker, Inc. as well as some of the leading names in venture capital including Park West Asset Management, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Franklin Templeton, Adage Capital Management, Ulysses Management, D1 Capital Partners, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Matrix Partners, Upfront Ventures, Webb Investment Network and Y Combinator.
GOAT Group will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, if applicable. By applying, you authorize GOAT Group to send you text messages regarding your job application, interview and/or onboarding process, and other job opportunities at GOAT Group. If you are a California resident, please review our California Privacy Rights Notice for Job Applicants. If you are an EU or UK resident, please review our EU / UK Candidate & Employee Privacy Notice.
GOAT Group Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90018
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