Senior Staff Accountant

Bass Pro Shops

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: This position reports to the Sales Tax Manager and will work on filing all the company’s sales and local tax returns, preparing supporting documentation, and handling follow-up with audits and inquiries from the government. This position will also be responsible for accounting for any associated tax payables and/or expense accounts, accrual entries, budgets, and reconciliation of all tax general ledger accounts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Prepares tax returns and reviews tax returns that others have prepared. · Prepares tax workpapers and tax calculations that support the tax return. · Reconciles the tax general ledger accounts. · Makes tax payments, both balances due and estimated payments. · Works with various governmental and third-party auditors on audits of tax returns. · Creates monthly journal entries to accrue for tax accounts and record provision differences. · Helps coach and provide guidance to others on the team, when needed. · ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: · Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree · Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting · Certificate(s) or License(s): CPA is a plus · Years of experience: 5+ years in Tax Accounting KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY: · Must possess an in-depth understanding of financial statements and have the ability and experience to analyze the information presented. · Must have strong PC skills (Microsoft Excel and Word). · Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills to meet strict deadlines. · Must be self-motivated and take initiative. · Excellent communication skills. Needs to build successful working relationships with internal and external business partners. · Personal and professional decorum, trustworthy, and of good character. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: · N/A PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: · Regular computer work and sitting INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: · Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices. Full Time Benefits Summary: Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions! Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Voluntary benefits 401k Retirement Savings Paid holidays Paid vacation Paid sick time Bass Pro Cares Fund And more! Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Reasonable Accommodations Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [email protected]. Bass Pro Shops About Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”

Requirements

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
Years of experience: 5+ years in Tax Accounting
Must possess an in-depth understanding of financial statements and have the ability and experience to analyze the information presented.
Must have strong PC skills (Microsoft Excel and Word).
Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills to meet strict deadlines.
Must be self-motivated and take initiative.
Excellent communication skills. Needs to build successful working relationships with internal and external business partners.
Personal and professional decorum, trustworthy, and of good character.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Certificate(s) or License(s): CPA is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepares tax returns and reviews tax returns that others have prepared.
Prepares tax workpapers and tax calculations that support the tax return.
Reconciles the tax general ledger accounts.
Makes tax payments, both balances due and estimated payments.
Works with various governmental and third-party auditors on audits of tax returns.
Creates monthly journal entries to accrue for tax accounts and record provision differences.
Helps coach and provide guidance to others on the team, when needed.
ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Benefits

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary benefits
401k Retirement Savings
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Bass Pro Cares Fund
And more!