Tax Accountant

Build-A-Bear Workshop; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work schedule

Zusammenfassung

Build-A-Bear Workshop is seeking a detail-oriented accountant to manage the Build-A-Bear Foundation's monthly financial statements, journal entries, and donations tracking. The role supports state/local filings, property tax returns, and tax compliance work with the Tax Department.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 2+ years of experience, CPA eligibility, and advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• CPA eligibility and/or CPA certification preferred.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.

Aufgaben

• Prepare monthly financial statements for the Build-A-Bear Foundation including journal entries and revenue/donation tracking.
• Prepare state and local filings related to the Foundation.
• Assist with property tax and tax compliance returns.
• Assist with federal and state income tax returns and estimates.
• Support audit inquiries and outside auditors.
• Prepare reconciliations for non-income tax accounts.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree (preferred)

CPA eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

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:

• Master’s degree
• 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

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:

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

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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