Tax Accountant

The main role of this position is to oversee sales and 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 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 Stakeholder Feedback

Created: 2025-11-20