[Hiring] U.S. Sales & Tax Senior Accountant @Blackhawk Network

Role Description

The U.S. Sales & Tax Senior Accountant supports the company’s sales and use tax compliance and related indirect tax operations. This role prepares and reviews tax filings, coordinates third-party providers, maintains tax data and workflows, supports audits, and partners with internal teams to help ensure accurate and timely compliance.

Responsibilities

• Tax returns and compliance:
  • Prepare and file sales and use tax returns online.
  • Review online filings for errors and completeness.
  • Manage third-party return preparation by owning and providing the underlying data, reviewing prepared returns, resolving questions, and coordinating timely submission.
• Alteryx workflows:
  • Create, maintain, and update current Alteryx workflows that support tax data preparation, reporting, and compliance processes.
• Journal entries and reconciliations:
  • Prepare tax-related journal entries and reconcile associated general ledger accounts; investigate and resolve variances.
• Business licenses:
  • Prepare and submit business license renewals online as needed and track filing requirements and deadlines.
• Property tax:
  • Format fixed-asset listings for property tax filings and payments, make online payments as necessary, and coordinate and review third-party preparation.
• W-9 administration:
  • Prepare the annual W-9 for signature and support related documentation and process needs.
• Exemption certificates:
  • Review incoming exemption certificates for completeness and validity, maintain related records, and update or issue outgoing certificates as needed.
• Sales and use tax audits:
  • Manage sales and use tax audits, including gathering and organizing records, coordinating responses, tracking requests and deadlines, and working with internal stakeholders and external advisers.
• Process and controls:
  • Maintain organized workpapers and documentation, identify opportunities to improve processes and data quality, and support consistent compliance controls.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting US sales and use tax compliance, including return preparation or review.
• Experience working with tax data, reconciliations, and general ledger journal entries.
• Proficiency creating and maintaining Alteryx workflows.
• Strong Excel skills, including working with and validating large data sets.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through across recurring deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and third-party tax providers.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and sound judgment when identifying or escalating issues.

Requirements

• Experience with Vertex, including uploading and maintaining updates.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Experience with MicroStrategy and/or Power BI.
• Experience supporting sales and use tax audits, property tax compliance, business license renewals, and exemption certificate administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Benefits

• Salary Range for all U.S. Residents (excluding Alaska, California, North Dakota, South Dakota): $101,470.00 to $137,000.00
• Salary Range for California Residents Only: $129,250.00 to $174,500.00
• Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.
• 401k with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision
• 12 paid holidays in the year
• Sick pay accrual according to state law
• Parental leave
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accident and illness insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Wellness benefits
• Flexible time off for all full-time employees