Impassioned…Emboldened…Infinitely Curious: The Bradford Group family of brands is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for over 50 years! Our global organization consists of business divisions ranging from jewelry, apparel, collectible coins, home decor to holiday and so much more. We concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to our customers, and leverage licenses with the biggest names in entertainment and sports to bring unique and curated products to our customers across the globe.
We're currently seeking a Tax Accountant who will be responsible for the company’s tax compliance and reporting processes by ensuring accurate filings, maintaining reliable financial records, and upholding timely communication with tax authorities. This role contributes to the accuracy of tax-related accounting, assists with audits, and helps resolve issues to ensure continued compliance across multiple tax regions. It also plays a key part in maintaining organized tax operations and supporting overall financial reliability.
How you will contribute:
- Prepare and review tax returns for monthly, quarterly, and annual filings. Administer, prepare, file and pay US sales and use tax, Canadian HST, and US unclaimed property.
- Responsible for providing required information and ensuring timely and accurate filing of outsourced sales and use tax returns.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of assigned tax returns and other information provided to taxing authorities and for meeting all required deadlines.
- Calculate sales and use tax accruals and perform general ledger account analysis and reconciliation related to tax responsibilities.
- Prepare and maintain tax records, documentation supporting tax filings, and related schedules and reports.
- Ensure that the tax calendar is maintained and updated as needed.
- Address and assist in resolving notices from taxing jurisdictions in a timely manner.
- Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
- Assist with audits (procure necessary detailed information, prepare necessary schedules and audit documentation, and discussions with auditors)
- Mainframe system access will be utilized as needed.
What you will bring and skills that excite us:
- BS in Accounting or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience of relevant financial experience in an accounting role.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in an organized, detailed manner under tight deadlines.
- Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of accounting/corporate tax knowledge to the completion of difficult assignments.
- Evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Software applications include Microsoft Excel; spreadsheet proficiency should include ability to build models and perform advanced analysis functions.
- 10 key proficiency.
Bradford at a glance:
- Our scale: We have over 250 employees based out of our global headquarters right outside of Chicago, we have marketing operations in over 10 countries worldwide, and have over 32 million customers served.
- Compensation and benefits: We offer a competitive compensation plan and great benefits, with some benefits starting from day 1!
- We own the company: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which allows you to not only derive the benefits of working as an employee at The Bradford Group, but also gain the benefits of being an owner.
- Professional Development: There is always room to learn! We offer a Professional Development Program, a Mentor Program, and LinkedIn Learning to our teams as well as additional hands-on training and development. Our teams utilize a continuous performance management and development structure for feedback. We meet quarterly to focus on the future!
- Our values: Honesty. Innovation. Respect. Teamwork. Giving back. These are just some of the core values that drive our team members. Our team strives to build a culture of continuous feedback where anyone can share and create our “next big idea,” among diverse and inclusive teams.
- Flexibility and wellness: Whether it’s offering hybrid environment (onsite/remote) for our corporate staff, to a generous, front-loaded PTO and holiday package to all staff and corporate wellness initiatives such as health fairs and an onsite fitness center, we are committed to our team members well-being. New hires start with 16 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays per year.
- Perks and more: We have a Business Casual Work Environment, Health and Dental Insurance, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Toastmaster’s memberships, a Peer Recognition Program, Product Discounts and more!
Compensation:
The Bradford Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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