Tax Associate

Tax Associate

Join BIC World, a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years. We are committed to growing our iconic and innovative brands by reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways. Our culture encourages a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive.

At BIC World, you are empowered to take ownership of your career and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful, global impact on our mission. We are seeking an entry-level Tax Associate to join our Corporate Tax team. The Tax Associate supports the Corporate Tax department by assisting with federal, state, and local tax compliance, tax payments, audits, reporting, and administrative functions.

This position works closely with internal departments and external tax consultants to ensure accurate and timely tax filings, payments, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation, processing, and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, including sales and use tax, property tax, and other state and local tax filings.
• Process federal and state tax payments and maintain related tax records and filing documentation.
• Process invoices for external tax consultants and other tax-related vendors, including tracking budgets and payment approvals.
• Support tax audits by coordinating auditor requests, preparing documentation, maintaining audit records, and responding to tax notices and correspondence.
• Assist with sales and use tax administration, exemption certificates, refund requests, unclaimed property reporting, and other state tax compliance activities.
• Maintain tax reports, schedules, filing calendars, and compliance records to ensure timely filings and payments.
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, IT, and external tax advisors to support tax compliance and reporting activities.
• Prepare Forms W-9 and maintain related tax documentation.
• Assist with special tax projects, process improvements, and other duties as assigned.

The Tax Associate supports the U.S. Federal and State Tax Team and the International Tax Manager by assisting with tax compliance, tax payments, audits, reporting, and other tax-related tax calculations and projects. The position works closely with internal departments and external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate tax compliance.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Experience:

0–2 years of accounting, finance, or tax experience, including internships, preferred

Skills:

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Experience with ERP systems is a plus. Knowledge of corporate tax, sales and use tax, or state tax compliance is preferred but not required.

BIC World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.