Analyst / Senior Analyst, Indirect Tax

Job Description 

The Indirect Tax Analyst supports global indirect tax compliance, reporting, and analysis across Sales Tax, VAT, GST, and other non‑income tax areas. The role focuses on accurate filings, operational support, process improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration with finance, vendors, and external partners.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.  

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Prepare and assist with indirect tax returns — Support preparation of miscellaneous Sales Tax, VAT, GST, and other indirect tax filings across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
• Prepare annual incentive workpapers — Compile and maintain Incentive documentation; coordinate with vendors to obtain required tax information and validate completeness
• Support refund claims and spend analysis — Assist with refund claims, including data gathering, reconciliation, and monthly spend analysis to identify refund opportunities
• Perform month‑end close activities — Prepare assigned journal entries and account reconciliations related to indirect tax accounts
• Identify process improvement opportunities — Evaluate existing workflows, propose enhancements, and help implement more efficient tax processes and controls
• Support tax audits — Assist with audit requests, documentation gathering, and responses to tax authorities
• Assist with e‑invoicing initiatives — Contribute to e‑invoicing compliance projects, including data validation and process alignment with regulatory requirements
• Participate in cross‑functional projects — Provide tax support for special projects as needed, ensuring indirect tax considerations are incorporated into business decisions

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax or related field preferred
• 4+ year prior accounting and/or indirect tax experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting compliance deadlines
• Proven capacity to work independently and drive tasks to completion
• Strong sense of ownership, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective cross‑functional relationships
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and contribute to long‑term planning
• Strong accounting and technology skills to drive process efficiencies

Our Company  

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs. 

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com. 

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

Benefits & Perks  

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:  

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process 
• Flexible spending accounts 
• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Life and disability insurance 
• Associate assistance program 
• Paid parental and adoption leave 
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot 
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community 
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year) 
• Seven associate wellness half days per year 
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands 
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within 
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups 
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU! 

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER