US Sales & Use Tax Senior Accountant

Blackhawk Network; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

12 paid holidays

life insurance

disability insurance

flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Blackhawk Network is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead US sales and use tax compliance and related indirect tax operations. You will prepare filings, coordinate with third‑party providers, and maintain tax data and workflows.

The role supports audits and partners across internal teams to ensure timely, accurate compliance. The ideal candidate will have tax data experience, strong Excel and Alteryx skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders.

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 with large data sets.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and meeting recurring deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and third‑party tax providers.
• Clear written and verbal communication and sound judgment in escalating issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns online; review filings for errors and completeness.
• Create, maintain and update Alteryx workflows supporting tax data prep, reporting, and compliance.
• Prepare tax-related journal entries and reconcile GL accounts; investigate variances.
• Prepare and submit business license renewals and track deadlines.
• Format fixed-asset listings for property tax filings and coordinate third‑party prep.
• Prepare annual W-9s and support related documentation.
• Review exemption certificates for completeness and validity; maintain records.
• Manage sales and use tax audits; coordinate responses and deadlines with stakeholders.
• Maintain organized workpapers and identify process improvements.

Skills

US sales and use tax compliance

tax data reconciliations

Alteryx workflows

Excel data analysis

attention to detail

stakeholder coordination

clear written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Vertex

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

MicroStrategy/Power BI

Job description

About Blackhawk Network

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.

Overview

The US Sales & Use 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

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.

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

• 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

EEO Statement

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: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104.