Tax Accountant
About Us
vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 120 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US.
vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that Every day should feel this good. You don’t need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have Every day should feel this good moments. It’s a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don’t just live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks—we bring it to work with us, too.
Whether in our stores, or at our Harbor Drive headquarters, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees. Our team is our family, and we’d never have grown to where we are today without them.
We’re committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you’ll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about.
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Tax Accountant to support the company’s indirect tax and business compliance functions. This entry-level position will assist with use tax, business licenses, personal property tax, and general tax accounting activities, while working closely with the Tax, Accounting, Accounts Payable, and other cross-functional teams. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who is interested in developing experience in corporate tax, compliance, and accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day indirect tax compliance activities, including use tax, business licenses, and personal property tax.
- Review vendor invoices and purchases for potential use tax obligations and assist with related calculations, reconciliations, and documentation.
- Assist with business license applications and renewals, including tracking deadlines and coordinating with internal teams, government agencies, and third-party providers.
- Support personal property tax filings by gathering fixed asset information, tracking assessments and tax bills, and researching discrepancies.
- Prepare basic and recurring journal entries and general ledger reconciliations related to tax and other assigned accounting activities.
- Assist with tax notices, audits, and information requests, including gathering and maintaining supporting documentation.
- Maintain organized tax records, filing calendars, and compliance documentation.
- Support the Senior Tax Manager with ad hoc tax, accounting, and research projects and assist with process improvements as needed.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 0–2 years of accounting or tax experience; relevant internship experience is a plus.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and journal entries.
- Strong Excel skills and willingness to learn new systems.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and follow through on open items.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and reaching out to internal and external contacts to resolve issues.
- Interest in developing a career in indirect tax and corporate accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with NetSuite, Avalara, or similar ERP/tax software is a plus but not required. Exposure to sales and use tax, business licensing, fixed assets, personal property tax, or multi-state compliance through coursework or internships is also helpful.
Every Day Will Feel This Good Because
- We have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly “good” people.
- We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat.
- We offer a competitive salary package, 401(k), commuter benefits, paid family leave, health savings, flex spending accounts, life & disability insurance.
- We have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you active.
- We offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 0–2 years of accounting or tax experience
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and journal entries
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and follow through on open items
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and contact internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues
- Interest in developing a career in indirect tax and corporate accounting
- Experience with NetSuite, Avalara, or similar ERP/tax software
- Exposure to sales and use tax, business licensing, fixed assets, personal property tax, or multi-state compliance
What We Do
vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 100 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is also carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US. At vineyard vines we pride ourselves on Shep & Ian’s philosophy that “every day should feel this good” and “if you’re doing what you love, you’ll be successful”. Now is an exciting time to join vineyard vines. In order to keep-up with our growing and evolving business needs, we need smart and talented individuals to join our crew and help us to drive the good life! vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that "Every day should feel this good." This state of mind is something that all people experience at some point. Those moments are different for all of us, but they are important because they're uniquely ours. EDSFTG is at the core of our culture and allows us to celebrate the differences that tie us together. These different backgrounds are what make us stronger as a team, and it is why we are passionate about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where every team member can bring their true self to work. We are committed to building a diverse Team across all channels, departments, and stores within our community. Won't you join us and share your EDSFTG moment?
