Business Analyst I

Burlington Stores is seeking a Business Analyst I responsible for ensuring compliance with business licenses and permits across various locations. The role involves applying for and renewing licenses, communicating with taxing authorities, and collaborating with internal departments to manage license-related tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Apply for licenses/permits and verify everything is renewed or applied for timely and accurately
• Field all calls from the stores, taxing authorities and inspectors for any license or permit issues
• Review the monthly file and calendar to ensure accuracy
• Ensure License HQ and the Lucernex systems are updated and that all stores receive and post the licenses in a timely manner
• Update management weekly on the status of the renewals and applications
• Communication with the various taxing authorities to validate that Burlington is following all the rules and regulations related to licenses and permits
• Research the laws for the various states, counties, and cities license/permit requirements for all new stores
• This includes the preparation of the new and renewal license applications, calculation of the fees, payments made either by check or credit card and ensure all documentation is attached
• Interaction with the various internal groups such as Construction, Real Estate, Lease Administration, and Facilities Departments to ensure all new and relocated stores are identified and all information is accurate for the locations
• Request information from others when needed and ensure the information is received in a timely manner
• Team up with the Accounts Payable department to confirm all check requests submitted are accurate
• Ensure tax compliance for the organization in the license and permit area
• Interact with internal departments across the organization
• External interaction with taxing authorities, inspectors, and auditors
• Accuracy and diligence are needed to ensure the proper amount of the organization’s license liability
• Timeliness and professional handling of issues and represent the organization in a professional manner

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Knowledge of G/L Financial Systems
• Business License knowledge, including compliance, research, processes and procedures
• Solid analysis, research, attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective time management – manages multiple tasks; organized; on top of time sensitive tasks
• Handles transactions with taxing authorities professionally and efficiently. Resolves issues quickly and effectively
• Effectively communicates with management and peers
• Meets the needs of the business (including store managers, external jurisdictions and internal departments)
• Solves problems and analyze alternative solutions
• Organize and prioritize tasks to effectively manage own workload
• Work under general supervision, following established guidelines with moderate direction
• Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to improve processes

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan

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