Overview

SPANX isn’t your average company. We revolutionized an industry by challenging the status quo and putting the customer first. You might know the story: our founder, Sara Blakely, who needed the right thing as a base layer to feel 100% in white pants, so she cut the legs off a pair of tights and Spanx was born. The spark of that origin is the fuel for our future. We grew up in shapewear. But we’ve graduated. For 25 years (yep, we're old enough to rent a car now), we've been experimenting, innovating, and occasionally banging our heads against the drawing board. And we will never stop obsessing about what women who are out there doing their thing deserve. Because we are those women. And we’re honored to create on behalf of us all.

We make elevated essentials with confidence built in. Essentials for layering underneath or wearing out loud, for “just-between-us” and “where'd you get that?” For everything you've got planned (and don't). Because what you put on can change how you show up. And if its' not working for you, it's got no place in your closet. Or on your body. Creating items that’ll make you feel great is a matter of the heart—and the lab. In every Spanx product is technology we design and build to highlight, complement, and form your look, just the way you like it. SPANX design and technology help make sure what you see in the mirror reflects that feeling of feeling your best (you know the feeling?). We are a high-growth, innovative and ambitious company and we are embarking on an exciting trajectory of both digital and international expansion. 

About the role

The Tax Staff Accountant will support the domestic and international tax compliance and strategy for Spanx and affiliates. This position will work cross-functionally with multiple teams to problem-solve and research the tax effects of various business decisions and new initiatives.

This role is based in our Atlanta headquarters, requires weekly in office work Tuesday-Thursday, and reports into our Tax Manager.  

You’ll love it because you will…

• Coordinate all domestic and international compliance and reporting requirements for the partnership and foreign subsidiaries
• Support external accounting firm with preparation of Form 1065, estimated tax payments, state tax returns, and property tax returns
• Assist the Tax Manager with tax forecasting, taxable income projections, and tax distributions to members
• Identify and calculate book to tax adjustments
• Coordinate filings of monthly US sales tax, Europe VAT and Canada GST returns
• Manage quarterly filings of Europe VAT, UK VAT, OR CAT, and OH CAT returns
• Prepare state and local tax registrations, annual business license renewals and SOS filings
• Manage fixed assets ledger for tax books, including additions, disposals, and bonus depreciation
• Prepare and file Form 1099s for all eligible vendors
• Respond to tax notices from various federal and state agencies
• Support tax audits as needed
• Perform tax research to support company decision-making processes
• Assist with tax strategy to support domestic and international expansion

We require…

• 3-4 years’ experience in a public or corporate accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• CPA or CPA eligible preferred
• Income Tax compliance experience with partnerships
• State income tax experience with non-resident withholding
• Exposure to international tax issues preferred
• Experience with fixed asset software and MACRS depreciation (i.e. SAGE Fixed Assets)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Strong tax research and analytical skills
• Decision Making Process: Problem Solves; proficient in identifying root causes in a problem, generating effective solutions with teams, using facts and data for prompt decisions, and takes responsibility for results
• Critical Thinking: Gains an understanding of the situation or problem; evaluates, integrates, and categorizes information to identify issues, patterns, trends, and relationships; challenges assumptions and draws informed conclusions that enable effective approaches and solutions
• Planning and Organizing: Sets objectives that align with team and organizational goals; develops plans, commits to timelines, and uses time effectively; anticipates, allocates, and monitors resources to deliver work requirements; documents job information
• Initiative: Tackles demanding goals enthusiastically; seeks out progressively more difficult assignments and roles; proactively identifies and acts on opportunities and improvement areas; accomplishes work autonomously; strives to outperform others

Spanx is proud of our continued Progressive People Practices…

• Company Healthcare Plan: $0.00 out of pocket (Employee only benefit)
  Fertility testing and treatment are included in Spanx’s medical plans, even without the diagnosis of infertility. 
• Parental Leave Policy: Primary caregiver receives 16 weeks AND will have the option to work a half-time schedule (20 hours per week) for up to four additional weeks with full-time (40 hours per week) pay.
• Mental Health Days:10 days
• 401K: Matched up to 4% with immediate vesting.
• PTO & Company Holidays: PLUS two full weeks of companywide closures (one in the Spring; one between Christmas and NYE)
• Flex Friday: Year-round half-day Fridays!

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