U.S. Sales & Tax Senior Accountant at Blackhawk Network

Job description

Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com. This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except for the State of Alaska, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Employees located within 50 miles of a BHN office will be considered a "Hybrid" employee and are required to come into the office 2 days per week based on office schedule. 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. • 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. Required 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. Preferred qualifications and tools • 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. We seek candidates who not only demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in emerging technologies but have also successfully implemented and utilized AI tools to enhance their work, improve processes, or deliver measurable results. Our teams embrace continuous learning and the thoughtful integration of AI to create meaningful impact – for our employees and the future of work. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 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. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 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, and flexible time off for all full-time employees. Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other “Fair Chance” laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia’s ordinance on this topic by clicking this link: codelibrary.amlegal.com .

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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.
Process and controls: Maintain organized workpapers and documentation, identify opportunities to improve processes and data quality, and support consistent compliance controls.
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.
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.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

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