Tax Accountant Special Projects

The Bradford Group family of brands is a world leader in new product development. Over 50 years, we concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to customers worldwide, leveraging licenses with entertainment and sports leaders to bring unique products to global markets.

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. The role contributes to the accuracy of tax-related accounting, assists with audits, and helps resolve issues to ensure compliance across multiple tax regions.

• 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.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of assigned tax returns and other information 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 schedules and audit documentation, and discussions with auditors).
• Mainframe system access will be utilized as needed.

• BS in Accounting or equivalent.
• 3+ years 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.
• Possess and apply 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.

• Our scale: Over 250 employees at global HQ near Chicago, marketing in 10+ countries, 32 million customers served.
• Compensation and benefits: Competitive plan and great benefits starting day 1.
• We own the company: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allows owner benefits.
• Professional Development: Professional Development Program, Mentor Program, Linked In Learning, continuous performance management and quarterly focus on future.
• Our values: Honesty, Innovation, Respect, Teamwork, Giving back, culture of continuous feedback and next big idea.
• Flexibility and wellness: Hybrid environment for corporate staff, generous front-loaded PTO and holiday package, wellness initiatives including health fairs and onsite fitness center, 16 days PTO and 8 paid holidays per year.
• Perks and more: Business Casual Work Environment, Health and Dental Insurance, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 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, Peer Recognition Program, Product Discounts and more.

• $77,000 - $96,000

The Bradford Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.