Tax Analyst

About Us

Knit Well Group is a specialty retail operating company that owns and operates some of the most iconic American brands, including Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, and White House Black Market. Our brands are unique and strong, and together we are powerful. We are committed to creating exceptional products that not only look good but also make our customers feel good.

Our associates thrive on collaboration, innovation, and excellence, and we are dedicated to delivering memorable experiences and superior results for our customers.

The Tax Analyst, Corporate Income Tax will be a key member of the Knit Well Corporate Tax team, focused on supporting federal, state, and local income tax compliance and planning. The analyst will interact with Knit Well and Brand personnel across the organization to perform the responsibilities listed below.

• Prepare corporate federal, state, and local income tax compliance, including quarterly estimated calculations, extensions, income and franchise tax returns, and drafting responses to tax notices and audits.
• Analyze state tax adjustments and apportionment, gathering data, processing, and preparing work papers.
• Support the tax accounting function in preparing ASC 740 tax provision calculations, including tax adjustments, reconciling tax accounts and cash tax payments, and recording tax journal entries.
• Participate in tax technology process improvements and automation initiatives and support routine maintenance of Alteryx workflows and other software in response to business changes.
• Maintain a tax notice log and respond to notices in a timely manner.
• Support tax planning and special project work as needed.
• Assist with various information reporting requirements.
• Apply standard professional principles to routine research assignments of limited complexity, monitoring and modeling implications of federal, state, and local tax developments impacting the company.
• Assist with the maintenance of the income tax calendar.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 1–3 years of public accounting or corporate tax experience preferred; recent internship in income tax also acceptable.
• Basic analytical, tax technical, and research skills required.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with multiple tax department offices and brand partners.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred; proficiency with MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) mandatory.
• Experience with One Source Income Tax, Oracle, and SAP preferred;
  Alteryx experience is a plus.

• Merchandise discount at select Knit Well Group brands.
• Support for individual development and opportunities for career mobility within our brands.
• Local volunteer opportunities, annual donation matching for eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic community support.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Competitive salary range of $60,000 – 75,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Talbots office, Hingham, MA 02043. The position is located on-site at least four days per week.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law.

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact  The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.

The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.