Tax Accountant

Financial AnalystThe 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 statementsPrepare various state and local filings relating to the FoundationAssist in preparing property tax and miscellaneous tax compliance and returnsAssist with the preparation of federal and state income tax returns, estimates, and audit inquiriesAssist with other miscellaneous filings and projects in the Tax DepartmentPrepare and analyze account reconciliations for non-income tax accountsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance2+ years of related work experienceCPA eligibleAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft SuitePreferred Qualifications:Master's degreeCPA certification4+ years of related work experience with a mix of public accounting and publicly traded company work historyBehavioral Traits for Success:Strong commitment to tasks being completed correctly and on timeCommunication is factual, polite, and professionalThrives in a structured environmentAble to make decisions in area of expertiseCommunication style is factual and sincereWillingness to follow established policies, processes, and proceduresComfortable working at a faster-than-average paceWorking Environment:Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairsHybrid ScheduleYour 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 & judgementDeadlines/Time ManagementAccuracyCommunicationQuality researchAccounting knowledgeProfessionalismStakeholder feedbackThis 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.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.