Staff Accountant, Tax

SPS Commerce, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

SPS Commerce, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Staff Accountant, Tax to join our Finance team. The role supports direct and indirect tax compliance, data analysis, and journal entries in Oracle, while assisting with tax provisions and audits.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of tax/accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of applicable tax regulations. This hybrid role collaborates with third parties and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2–4 years of tax or accounting experience.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Strong Excel and analytical abilities; able to translate complex info to varied audiences.
• Experience with SaaS or software companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and analyze monthly tax reports from billing systems.
• Record journal entries in Oracle and prepare tax account reconciliations.
• Assist with income and sales/use tax returns and tax provisions.
• Prepare responses to tax notices and government information requests.
• Coordinate with third parties for tax returns and filings.
• Monitor tax law changes and their impact on SPS Commerce.
• Manage tax filing calendars and deadlines.
• Respond to tax-related customer inquiries and maintain department emails.

Skills

Excel

Tax regulations

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

SaaS experience

Bloomberg

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Bloomberg

Checkpoint

Job description

## Staff Accountant, TaxApplylocations: US MN Minneapolis Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-001143# **Description:**SPS Commerce is a leading provider of cloud-based supply chain management solutions, serving a global network of retail trading partners. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued. Join SPS Commerce and be part of a dynamic team that's transforming the global retail supply chain!# **Position Summary:**As a Staff Accountant, Tax on our Finance team, you will play a critical role in supporting SPS Commerce's direct and indirect tax compliance functions. This includes data gathering and analysis, tax research, audits, quarterly tax provisions, monthly compliance, and customer billing inquiries. You'll work closely with third-party providers and partner with the billing, accounting, and financial reporting teams. This role reports directly to the Domestic Tax Manager.**What You'll Do:*** Reconcile and analyze monthly tax reports generated from various billing systems* Prepare and record journal entries in Oracle and prepare tax account reconciliations in accordance with internal SOX controls* Assist with preparation of tax return and tax provision workpapers and calculations* Prepare responses to government agency notices and information requests for income and sales and use tax audits* Partner with third parties to ensure accurate preparation, review, and filing of recurring sales and use returns and other government-mandated business filings including annual reports, unclaimed property returns, and franchise tax returns* Monitor state and federal law changes and document the impact to the company* Manage the tax filing due date calendar to ensure timely filing of returns and payments* Research and provide timely responses to tax-related customer billing inquiries* Monitor and manage tax department email* Assist with projects and initiatives as needed**Where You'll Work:**This role is hybrid out of our headquarters in Minneapolis, MN about 2x a week. We Succeed Together through in-person collaboration, balanced with remote work to provide flexibility.**What You'll Bring:*** Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant public or private experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience* Familiarity with direct and indirect tax regulations for federal, state, and local jurisdictions* Strong organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex information to audiences with varying levels of expertise* Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills in particular* Curiosity, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and grow as a subject matter expert* SaaS or software company experience preferred* Experience with Bloomberg, Checkpoint, or similar tax research tools preferred**What We Offer:**At SPS Commerce, we are committed to ensuring that each employee's compensation reflects their unique experiences, performance, and skills in their role. The salary range for this role considers several factors, including education, relevant skills, work history, certifications, location, and more.The annual salary range for this role is: $61,300 - $95,000. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the factors listed above and may fall anywhere within the range.SPS Commerce offers a comprehensive package of benefits including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid time-off, 401(k), health and flexible spending accounts, stock purchase plan and more.