Company Description

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers has spent 30 years helping men, women and kids everywhere look and feel good. Developing comfort technologies is at the foundation of all that we do—delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products at a reasonable price. From our diverse footwear offering to a growing range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

With international business representing over half of our total sales, we have product available in more than 180 countries and significant opportunities for continued expansion worldwide. We sell our collections direct to consumers through more than 4,450 Skechers stores around the globe and Skechers e-commerce sites, as well as through a network of third-party partners.

A MULTI-BILLION-DOLLAR GLOBAL LEADER IN THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS-

• Assist with the preparation of Federal tax returns, state income tax returns and state income tax apportionment
• Provide support on Puerto Rico financial report audit, quarterly estimated tax payments for both income tax and property tax     
• Assist with gathering documents and supports on state and local tax audits including but not limited to income tax, sales and use tax and property tax.
• Provide month-end support including journal entry preparation 
• Prepare and file state annual reports and business tax returns.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSBILITIES-

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES-

• No

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS-

• Good organizational skills needed to manage strict filings deadlines and be able to multi-task
• Basic tax compliance experience and/or strong accounting background
• Proficient knowledge of MS applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• AbiIity to communicate professionally at all levels within and outside of the organization
• Critical thinking skills in order to analyze information and data
• Must be hard-working, a self-starter, performance-oriented and able to meet the demands of a diverse business environment in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in tax, including Big 4 experience
• BA/BS in Accounting or equivalent, CPA preferred but not required
• Experience with sales and use tax
• Experience with state income tax apportionment factor
• Experience with tax research software

Additional Information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS-

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 annually.