Tax Specialist - Domestic

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

ABOUT THE POSITION 

Columbia Sportswear Finance & Accounting teams oversee the financial health and forward strategy for a portfolio of four global brands. These teams exercise expertise across Compliance, Credit, Financial Planning and Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement and Strategy.  Advancing traditional Finance & Accounting functions, the organization is also driving exciting innovation in the application of advanced analytics and automated intelligence.  

As a Tax Specialist II, you will provide support to the US Corporate Tax team.  Here you’ll help manage the indirect tax compliance for North America.  You will assist in reviewing state and local tax returns and sales tax accounting positions to ensure compliance with state and local tax laws.  You will also review long-term indirect tax planning strategies and methodologies for continuous improvement and efficiencies within our team. 

 

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Accurately prepare and review all required sales tax filings (multiple entities) and ensure that the filings are submitted by the stipulated deadlines 
• Ensure that the Company’s sales tax positions are accurately accounted for, including the preparation of tax accrual account reconciliations 
• Assist in the preparation of Federal and approximately 150 state and local income tax returns under varying filing methodologies, including consolidated/combined, separate, 80:20, and partnership 
• Review of property tax returns and preparation of monthly/quarterly entries 
• Research, develop and document long-term tax planning strategies to minimize the overall cost to the company of various income and non-income-based taxes.    

 

YOU ARE 

• Strong administrative and organizational skills 
• Ability to pay close attention to detail yet retain a “big picture” perspective.
• Ability to operate at an advanced level on a computer with Windows based software, primarily Word and Excel. 
• Willingness and self-motivation to learn and develop skills to support personal growth and understanding. 
• Ability to multitask and help the team meet all departmental deadlines. Resourceful, resilient, and confident 

 

YOU HAVE 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting preferred 
• 2-3 year’s experience preparing state and local tax returns in a variety of states 
• Possess an understanding of tax issues and compliance requirements at the state and local levels 
• Prior experience with tax research tools and tax software beneficial: RIA, BNA, OneSource 
• Understanding of and exposure to standard auditing procedures 
  
  

 

 

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.