Sr. Income Tax Analyst

BJ's Wholesale Club•BJ's Club Support Center Marlborough, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. is seeking a Senior Income Tax Analyst. Responsibilities involve US federal tax compliance, US federal aspects of the income tax provision, tax research and planning projects, and audit activity. The role will require regular contact with accounting, treasury, finance and other personnel across the Company. The individual will be part of a domestic tax team and it will be necessary to exercise initiative and project management skills in connection with tax compliance and planning projects.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or Tax.
3+ years of tax experience with a “Big 4” CPA firm and/or large multinational company.
Working knowledge of federal and state income tax concepts and related compliance issues.
Experience analyzing business transactions and determining the tax consequences.
Working knowledge of accounting theory to ascertain potential tax ramifications of business transactions.
Effectively communicates with and engages various levels of the organization verbally and in writing; produces clear, understandable documentation.
Allocates time and resources efficiently; continually seeks ways to improve individual/team efficiency.
Demonstrates ability to be effective within a matrix environment.
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and take ownership of projects, performing job responsibilities with strong attention to detail.
Prioritizes understanding the BJ’s business and the impact of business decisions on tax and vice versa.
Exhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action; results oriented; tackles tough problems with firm deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Taxation or CPA strongly preferred.
Experience with HFM, SAP, OneSource (OTP/OIT), SAP Fixed Asset experience, a plus.
This role involves working with a diverse and global team of tax professionals and includes regular communications with individuals outside of the tax department, including Treasury, Legal, Accounting and the Controllership.
We recognize the growing role of AI tools, including ChatGPT, and value familiarity with them. That said, we want to hear from your authentic self. Your application should reflect your own skills, experiences, and insights rather than AI-generated responses.

Responsibilities

US federal & state income tax compliance including preparation of returns (workpapers, forms, statements and disclosures), research into applicable tax return positions, and process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Demonstrate proficiency in gathering data from internal systems, including SAP , and preparing complex Excel-based tax models with tax technical analysis and insight.
Prepare/review components of the federal and state income tax provision, including research around the tax accounting treatment of various transactions; uncertain tax position documentation; use of OTP; and compliance with SOX protocols.
Present to management on relevant technical developments.
Respond to Information Document Requests as part of federal income tax audits and provide analysis to support tax positions on audit, as needed.
Ongoing communication with Accounting, Legal and Treasury groups regarding various tax matters will be required.
Participate in special projects, as applicable.