US Tax Analyst II

Who We Are

Founded in 1963 by Mary Kay Ash with a bold mission to enrich women’s lives, Mary Kay has grown into one of the world’s most successful and enduring beauty brands. For more than 60 years, our people-first culture and commitment to innovation have powered our global success in skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Our corporate teams spanning R&D, marketing, IT, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, analytics, and more play a critical role in supporting millions of Independent Beauty Consultants across more than 35 markets worldwide. At Mary Kay, employees collaborate on meaningful work that drives real impact, fuels entrepreneurship, and advances science backed beauty. Guided by purpose, we are equally committed to sustainability, supporting women affected by cancer and domestic abuse, and inspiring future generations, all while offering rewarding careers with global reach and opportunities for growth.

What We Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401K & Profit Sharing

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

• Free On-site Fitness Center & Health Clinic

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Product Discounts

About the Role

Working under broad supervision, performs a wide range of tax compliance and reporting activities requiring professional knowledge of sales and use tax, property tax, federal and state income tax, and related tax regulations. Responsible for preparing and supporting tax filings, maintaining tax systems, researching tax issues, and analyzing tax-related data to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies. Serves as a system administrator for the Vertex sales tax system and supports ongoing process improvements, system enhancements, audits, and compliance initiatives. Provides guidance to internal customers on tax matters and assists in evaluating the impact of tax law and regulatory changes on company operations.

Responsibilities

• Sales and Use Tax: Applies broad based knowledge of sales and use tax laws, taxing jurisdiction policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Company systems, corporate operations and detailed data manipulation skills to:

  • Prepare sales, use, business license and gross receipt tax returns and other duties related to monthly, quarterly and yearly compliance such as reconciliations and journal entries.

  • Review daily Ariba invoices to ensure sales tax is collected or use tax is accrued properly in accordance with the law.

  • Perform system setup related to sales and use tax including Ariba, PeopleSoft, JDE, and Concur.

  • Serve as a resource to internal customers related to taxability questions.

  • Evaluate tax compliance processes to increase efficiencies and to meet new taxing jurisdiction requirements; analyzes sales and use tax compliance issues including return, general ledger and system issues to determine the source or the issue, recommend and implement appropriate resolutions.

  • With supervision, communicate and resolve issues with taxing jurisdictions, Independent Beauty Consultants, outside vendors and internal customers.

  • Upon request, perform sales and use tax law research and analysis.

  • Perform system administration of Vertex O Series and Returns related to monthly rate and rule changes, monthly data imports and Independent Beauty Consultants.

  • Respond to vendor exemption certificate request.

  • Under close supervision, assist with sales tax audits including preparing documentation, reviewing Company documents requested by auditors, and analyzing the requested documentation for potential tax exposure.

  • With minimal supervision, prepare domestic property tax returns and Freeport applications, related accounting, and latest estimates.

  • Prepare sales tax journal entries, other monthly functions and special projects.

  • With minimal supervision, prepare domestic property tax returns and Freeport applications, related accounting, and latest estimates.

  • Coordinate with IT and the sales tax team in determining the accuracy of system updates by ensuring all systems are tested thoroughly.

• Federal and State Income Tax: Applies broad based knowledge of federal and state income tax laws, taxing jurisdiction policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Company systems, corporate operations and data manipulation skills to:

  • Assist with the preparation of the consolidated federal income tax return. This includes soliciting information, preparing supporting workpapers, and maintaining tax compliance software.

  • Assist with the preparation of state income tax returns, extensions and estimated payments utilizing tax compliance software.

  • Assist with updating the Company’s tax publications and communications to support the Independent Beauty Consultants in reporting their Mary Kay business activity on their individual tax returns.

  • Under close supervision assist with preparing audit documentation.

  • Upon request, perform income tax research and analysis..

  • Maintain general knowledge of current federal and state income tax laws and regulations.

• Other Taxes: Assist with other projects as assigned to support corporate tax operations. These may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Preparation of semiweekly, mid-month and month-end backup withholding remittance and compliance for Federal and state.

  • Assist with the Company’s information reporting compliance program.

  • With supervision, prepares domestic property tax returns and related analysis.

  • Assist in the preparation of other tax returns and research, and other projects as assigned to support corporate tax operations.

• This job requires onsite work at Mary Kay's Global Corporate Headquarters in Addison, TX.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Experience: 3+ years

• Education: Bachelor/University Degree in Accounting with an emphasis in tax. Qualified to sit for the CPA exam preferred.

• Analysis: Ability to perform necessary research and with guidance, develop solutions questions raised.

• Timeliness/Quality: Ability to manage priorities to ensure deadlines are met. Completes work with minimal supervision and high quality of work. Able to manage expectations of business partners

• Professional Skepticism: Ability to identify unusual transactions and perform independent research to investigate root cause.

• Communication: Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

• Storytelling with Data: Ability to organize data in a way that is easily understandable to an audience. Can develop a narrative from the data to communicate results or ideas effectively.

• Influence: Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain trusting relationships.

• Technology/Tools:

  • Understanding of tax research (Checkpoint or RIA), and tax compliance (i.e. OneSource, Vertex) and Adobe Acrobat Professional software is preferred.

  • Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills with extensive knowledge of MS Excel.

  • Knowledge of or familiarity with PeopleSoft and JD Edwards general ledger and fixed asset systems is preferred.

  • Utilizes existing digital tools and technologies to perform tasks at a high level of productivity.

• Internal Controls: Ability to review and understand company financial policies and procedures and ensure that these policies and procedures are followed.