Senior Associate, Tax

Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used—and loved—for generations.

Description:

The Senior Associate, Tax is responsible for leading aspects of tax compliance and provision for the Company, reviewing work prepared by external tax partners, managing requests of tax service providers, overseeing sales and use tax activities, and identifying potential tax impacts of changes in business activities and laws. This role reports to the Manager, Tax and serves as a key contributor in ensuring compliance and accuracy across all tax functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Key fundamental skill sets for this role will be:


• Prepare supporting workpapers and review quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations, including computation of book-to-tax differences


• Oversee and prepare Sales & Use Tax returns and Personal Property Tax returns


• Manage and monitor the tax calendar to ensure timely compliance with all federal, state, and local filing obligations


• Prepare supporting workpapers for income tax filings prepared by external tax advisors


• Lead and support Federal/State tax audits, including drafting responses and coordinating with auditors


• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of tax process and technology improvements, ensuring best practices are followed


• Research, register, and maintain business license registrations, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations


• Manage company and vendor sales tax exemption certificates, providing guidance on application and documentation


• Support and lead ad hoc tax projects as required


• Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff to support their professional development

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required


• CPA or advanced degree strongly preferred


• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or corporate tax, with a focus on income tax and indirect tax compliance


• Big 4 or Regional Public Accounting experience strongly preferred


• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and federal and state taxation principles


• Internal Corporate Job Description


• Strong research skills with ability to form well-supported opinions/interpretations on accounting and tax standards


• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, and financial/tax software applications


• Excellent presentation, reporting, and communication skills, with ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to stakeholders


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• High level of ethics, integrity, judgment, and confidentiality

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.