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BlackLine · 2 days ago

Senior Indirect Tax Accountant

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$111K/yr - $138K/yr

3+ years exp

BlackLine is a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the financial close process. The Senior Indirect Tax Accountant will prepare and file sales tax returns, collaborate with external service providers for international tax filings, and ensure compliance with indirect tax laws and regulations.

Computer Software

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare and file sales tax returns through Avalara

Collaborate with and manage external service providers for the timely filing of international GST and VAT returns

Prepare and file all domestic non-income tax filings and assist with other relevant direct state and local filing requirements

Prepare monthly reconciliation and accruals of indirect general ledger accounts and data

Work closely with accounts receivable team to review exemption certificates, withholding certificates, and address other relevant documentation requests

Manage and track sales tax exemption certificates

Complete and file various business surveys as required by government agencies

Assist with tax controversy matters (direct and indirect), including negotiating settlements and VDAs, reviewing notices, preparing correspondence with tax authorities, and dispute resolution

Stay current with changes in indirect tax laws and regulations and implement necessary updates to compliance procedures

Implement tax “best practices” for tax automation and compliance to minimize reliance upon outside service providers

Conduct regular reviews of indirect tax processes and controls to ensure compliance and minimize risks

Qualification

Indirect tax complianceSales/use tax complianceTax research skillsCPAMBTAvalara experienceUS GAAP knowledgeExcel proficiencyTechnical skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

B.A. or B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

Must be a highly motivated team contributor with the ability to collaborate with others

3+ years of experience in indirect tax compliance (e.g., sales tax, GST/VAT, property tax)

Minimum of 2 years of public accounting or relevant industry experience (SaaS experience is preferred)

Strong US GAAP background

Multi-state/multi-national industry experience required

Sales/use tax compliance & tax controversy experience required

Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiency required

Excellent verbal, written, and inter-personal communication skills required

Tax research and technical skills required

Preferred

CPA and/or MBT preferred

SaaS experience is preferred

Avalara and Netsuite experience preferred

Benefits

Short-term and long-term incentive programs

Robust offering of benefit and wellness plans

Company

BlackLine

Glassdoor3.3

Companies turn to BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) to help solve their most complex finance and accounting challenges.

Founded in 2001

Woodland Hills, CA, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.blackline.com

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