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About West Marine

West Marine is committed to serving boaters better than anyone else on the planet. We pride ourselves in delivering a Raving Fan experience and for our Crew Members as well as our customers.

If you have a passion for being on the water and are looking to join a world-class organization, then West Marine is the place for you! West Marine is recognized as the premier multi-channel retailer of boating and fishing supplies with more than 230 stores located throughout 37 states and Puerto Rico. When you work at West Marine, you’re part of a family; one that values spending quality time on the water, doing the things you love, and sharing that passion with our customers and community.

Job Summary:

The Tax Associate will play an important role in the maintenance of corporate tax strategies to minimize tax liability and comply with all laws and statutes. In addition, the Tax associate will assist the Tax Department with various ad-hoc tax projects, including collecting and analyzing data and documentation for multistate sales tax audits, reviewing and compiling customer sales tax exemption certificates, researching and reclassing product category data for sales tax holidays, and other tax related assignments. This position reports to the Sr. Tax Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Prepare consolidated federal and state corporate income tax returns

+ Prepare Puerto Rico corporate income tax returns

+ Prepare workpapers for monthly sales and use tax return filings

+ Assist with tax journal entries and reconciliations

+ Prepare income tax audits as needed

+ Assist with various tax related projects by analyzing and compiling data

+ Conduct tax research for various projects

+ Assist with preparation of tax calculations and waste tax returns

+ Administrative tasks such as sorting and scanning tax mail correspondence

Education, Experience & Skills:

Category Applicable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Minimum education required/preferred, area of study: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax, required

Minimum # of years/experience required/preferred: • 1-2 years of accounting/tax department experience, preferred

Additional skills/knowledge/certifications required and/or preferred: • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products

• Experience with ERP systems

• Team player with positive focus on timeliness, quality of work, attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills