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Build-A-Bear Workshop

Tax Accountant

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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The main role of this position is to oversee sales and U.S. tax compliance, ensure accurate personal property tax return preparation, reconcile non-income tax accounts, handle financial statements for the Build-A-Bear Foundation, assist with federal and state income tax return preparation, and contribute to various departmental projects.

Responsibilities

Oversee sales and use U.S. and Canada tax compliance

Analyze and respond to audits inquiries for all types of taxes

Assist in preparing property tax and miscellaneous tax compliance and returns

Prepare the Build-A-Bear Foundation financial statements, including recording monthly journal entries and tracking of revenues and donations and work with outside auditors to complete audits of the financial statements

Perform tax research and prepare memos/documents as directed

Assist with the preparation of federal and state income tax returns

Assist with other miscellaneous filings and projects in the Tax Department

Prepare and analyze account reconciliations for non-income tax accounts

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

2+ years of related work experience

CPA certification current

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Suite

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree

Professional certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar credentials

CPA certification or eligibility preferred

4+ years of related work experience with a mix of public accounting and publicly traded company work history

Experience with Vertex

Behavioral Traits for Success

Strong commitment to tasks being completed correctly and on time

Communication is factual, polite, and professional

Thrives in a structured environment

Able to make decisions in area of expertise

Communication style is factual and sincere

Willingness to follow established policies, processes, and procedures

Comfortable working at a somewhat faster-than-average pace

Working Environment

Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs

Hybrid Schedule

Your Performance Will Be Measured On your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:

Deadlines/Time Management

Accuracy

Communication

Quality research

Accounting knowledge

Professionalism

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Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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