Tax Analyst

Our Finance team ensure we are accountable and on track to company strategies. Their responsibilities include forecasting, in-season management, and analysis across business units. From sales and margin to operations and expenses, our Finance team provides consistent, accurate information to cross-functional partners to support PetSmart's growth initiatives.

Collaborative & Flexible Work Environment: We believe in fostering growth, teamwork and creativity in a dynamic workplace. This role is based at PetSmart’s Phoenix Home Office, where associates currently enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration while having the flexibility to work remotely one day per week (a “flex workday” with leader approval), and an expected four days in the office. At PetSmart, you’ll be part of an engaging and supportive environment designed to help you and our teams thrive.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Tax Analyst to join our high performing tax team. Reporting to the Sales Tax Manager, you’ll play a critical role in supporting both sales and use tax compliance and sales tax audits across a fast-paced, multi-state environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Coordinate with our outsourced sales and use tax team to ensure timely and correct filing of 4,000+ returns annually.
• Work with various internal teams to answer sales tax questions.
• Perform sales tax research and audit and notice response activities as needed.
• Review all filings prepared by our outsourced compliance team.
• Provide weekly cash forecasting of sales tax payments.
• Set up all Tax-Exempt Customers and issue tax exemption certificates to our vendors.
• Help improve current processes to streamline the sales tax function.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and various data analysis.
• Monitor and report on legislative and regulatory changes.

Special projects and responsibilities maybe assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in tax, accounting, or finance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups); familiarity with Avalara or similar tax software is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where and we celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates share. These experiences not only bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture but they’re core to PetSmart’s success.

Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role, and if not this one, perhaps another position.

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:

• Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
• On-site Dog Park
• “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers
• “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options
• On-site coffee bar
• “Lil’ Paws” learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid)
• Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities
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