Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Tax Analyst to join our growing tax team, with a focus on ensuring tax compliance for our company across multiple jurisdictions. This role will apply technical tax expertise to play a key part in preparing tax filings, assisting in audits, and providing tax advice to support business decisions that contribute to the company’s strategic and operational goals.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file accurate and timely sales & use tax, income tax, and other indirect tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, applying knowledge of current tax laws and regulations.
• Analyze and reconcile tax accounts and ensure accurate tax reporting on financial statements.
• Maintain compliance with all tax deadlines and reporting requirements, using judgement to prioritize and manage complex filing obligations.
• Serve as a point of contact for external audits and tax authority inquiries, independently researching and preparing responses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure tax-efficient processes and compliance.
• Support the implementation, optimization and maintenance of tax compliance software and tools.
• Leverage tax automation tools and data analytics to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiency.
• Maintain internal controls and support processes to enhance tax reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and assess potential impact on the company.

Work Environment:

• Typical office environment with occasional extended work hours as needed.
• Hybrid work flexibility (on-site and remote).
• Minimal travel required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in tax compliance, preferably in a retail or multi-state environment.
• Strong understanding of sales & use tax, state/local tax regulations, and retail tax issues.
• Experience with tax software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Infor, Vertex, Avalara).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; experience working with large datasets.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement solutions.
• High professional standards and integrity.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while managing multiple tasks.

Additional Information

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact rwsc.recruitment@redwingshoes.com or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)