Tax Accountant

Bottomline•Portsmouth, NH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bottomline Technologies is looking for a motivated Tax Accountant to join our corporate accounting team supporting North American and corporate operations. This role is ideal for an early‑career tax or accounting professional who wants hands‑on experience, exposure to a variety of tax filings, and the opportunity to grow within a collaborative, fast‑paced team. You’ll work closely with experienced accounting and tax professionals, build practical tax skills, and take on increasing responsibility as you develop in the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related field
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and formulas such as SUMIF and VLOOKUP
Comfortable working with data, documentation, and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and willingness to learn
Self‑motivated, organized, and eager to grow your accounting career

Responsibilities

Responsible for monthly reconciliation and reporting of North American sales tax activity, including coordination with Avalara
Review sales tax returns prepared by Avalara and prepare manual or amended filings when needed
Maintain sales and use tax exemption certificates using Avalara Exemption Certificate Management (ECM)
Track missing or expired exemption certificates and communicate with the A/R team to obtain updates
Support customer sales tax inquiries in partnership with A/R and Invoicing teams
Research tax questions and help document tax positions under guidance from senior team members
Stay current on sales tax law changes and emerging trends
Support GST/VAT refund requests by gathering required documentation
Assist with various state and federal filings, such as business licenses, personal property tax, and unclaimed property
Contribute to special projects and ongoing improvements within the tax team