The primary responsibilities of the Senior Tax Accountant are to provide assistance with audits of all taxing jurisdictions including research related to audit inquires, assist in the analysis and implementation of tax planning strategies, responsible for the timely preparation and review of federal, international, state and local tax compliance, assist with the preparation of the company's quarterly and annual tax provision and preparation of the tax related disclosures.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and respond to tax notices for all tax types and jurisdictions and assist with gathering supporting documentation for income tax and indirect tax audits.
• Accumulate, analyze and process financial accounting data in order to prepare monthly accruals and account reconciliations.
• Gather data for preparation of federal, state, and international income tax returns including coordination with outside review.
• Perform tax research and prepare memos/documentation as requested.
• Maintain tax depreciation schedules.
• Work with outside accountants to complete transfer pricing studies and prepare related intercompany journal entries.
• Assist in preparing schedules for quarterly and annual tax provision calculations, including income tax payable and deferred tax account roll forwards.
• Assist with maintaining the corporate tax calendar for all of the Tax department's responsibilities including income tax, property tax, sales tax, unclaimed property, business licenses and annual reports.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; Masters of Taxation preferred
• A minimum of 2-4 years of related work experience with a mix of public accounting and publicly traded company work history is required; 4-6 years preferred
• CPA certification or eligible preferred
• Ability to document and support conclusions
• Excellent computer and systems skills (Microsoft Suite)
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ease with numbers
• Strong analytical reasoning abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Planning and organizing skills

Apply online at http://careers.buildabear.com (Choose Corporate Office Opportunities)

Build-A-Bear Workshop® offers an exciting, fun and fast-paced work environment. One of our core values is "Embrace" - we value the diversity, individuality and background of our associates, Guests, and business partners and we cultivate an environment of inclusion.

Come see the difference in our company culture!