KERING Senior Indirect Tax Accountant - Personal Property Tax

Job description

Kering is a global luxury group that manages the development of a portfolio of renowned houses in fashion, leather food and jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin and Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. Kering places creativity at the heart of its strategy, enabling its Houses to push boundaries in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. This commitment is encapsulated in our signature: “Empowering Imagination”. In 2024, Kering had 47,000 employees and revenue of €17.2 billion.

KERING Senior Indirect Tax Accountant – Personal Property Tax

Job Family: Finance

Job Title: Senior Indirect Tax Accountant – Personal Property Tax

Location: Wayne, NJ

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

·  Personal property tax compliance for 250+ retail locations
·  Responsible for gathering data, identifying taxable assets for accurate preparation and filing of property tax renditions, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements
·  Analysis of property tax assessments and appealing assessments as needed to ensure proper valuation of taxable assets
·  Assist with property tax audits including gathering, analysis and reconciliation of data, and negotiations with tax authorities to resolve disputes favorably
·  Maintain proficiency in state and local tax laws using tax research software
·  Work on special projects and research complex tax issues as required
·  Assist with other areas of indirect tax compliance, such as sales/use tax and business licenses

WHO YOU ARE

·  Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance required; advanced degree a plus
·  3+ years of relevant indirect tax/accounting experience; experience in a retail environment a plus
·  Knowledge of Vertex O Series, Vertex Returns, Avalara, and ERP software (Oracle, SAP, etc.)
·  Experience researching state & local tax laws and regulations using third party research tools such as CCH, TTR, BNA or Checkpoint
·  Strong experience with MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.  Experience with database tools such as Alteryx is a plus
·  Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
·  Organized and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize competing tasks, anticipate resource needs and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
·  Ability to carry out job responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner
·  Superior judgment and critical thinking skills
·  Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work with enthusiasm
·  Ability to work collaboratively with team and cross-functionally

·  Full time
·  Amérique du Nord
·  United States of America