Senior Indirect Tax Accountant

Get to Know Us:It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doingAt BlackLine, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance. Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers. Work, Play and Grow at BlackLine You'll Get To: 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. What You'll Bring: B.A. or B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.CPA and/or MBT preferred.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.Avalara and Netsuite experience preferred.Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiency required.Excellent verbal, written, and inter-personal communication skills required.Tax research and technical skills required.Years of Experience in Related Field: 3+ years' experience required Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining: A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance AutomationA culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself have shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 3 days a week. #LI-NS1 Salary Range: USD $111,000.00/Yr. - USD $138,500.00/Yr. Pay Transparency Statement: Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans. BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form. Accommodations: BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.

Created: 2025-12-18