Tax Accountant

Build-A-Bear; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Build-A-Bear Foundation is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to prepare monthly financial statements, handle state/local filings, and support tax compliance. You will record journal entries, manage donations, and work with outside auditors to ensure accurate statements.

Responsibilities include tax returns preparation, property tax support, and reconciliations for non-income tax accounts, with a hybrid schedule in a collaborative finance team.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• CPA eligible.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Suite.

Aufgaben

• Prepare the Build-A-Bear Foundation financial statements, including recording monthly journal entries and tracking revenues and donations.
• Prepare various state and local filings relating to the Foundation.
• Assist in preparing property tax and miscellaneous tax compliance and returns.
• Assist with preparation of federal and state income tax returns, estimates, and audit inquiries.
• Assist with other filings and projects in the Tax Department.
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations for non-income tax accounts.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Excel

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Jobbeschreibung

The main role of this position is to prepare monthly the financial statements for the Build-A-Bear Foundation, prepare various state and local filings related to the Foundation, ensure accurate personal property tax return preparation, reconcile non-income tax accounts, assist with federal and state income tax return preparation, and contribute to various departmental projects.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Prepare various state and local filings relating to the Foundation
• Assist in preparing property tax and miscellaneous tax compliance and returns
• Assist with the preparation of federal and state income tax returns, estimates, and audit inquiries
• 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/Finance
• 2+ years of related work experience
• CPA eligible
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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 faster-than-average pace
• 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:

• Decision making & judgement
• Deadlines/Time Management
• Accuracy
• Communication
• Quality research
• Accounting knowledge
• Professionalism

This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter your at-will employment, and Build-A-Bear, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as may be deemed appropriate.

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