Tax Accountant at Bottomline Technologies

<div class="content-intro"><h2>Why Choose Bottomline?</h2> <p>Are you ready to transform the way businesses pay and get paid? Bottomline is a global leader in business payments and cash management, with over 35 years of experience and moving more than $16 trillion in payments annually. We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help drive impactful results for our customers. If you're dedicated to delighting customers and promoting growth and innovation - we want you on our team!</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"></span></strong></p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> This is a <strong>hybrid role based in Portsmouth, NH</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Work Authorization</strong><br>Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without restriction. Visa sponsorship or transfers are not available for this position.</p> <p></p> <p><u>How you’ll contribute</u></p> <ul> <li>Responsible for monthly reconciliation and reporting of North American sales tax activity, including coordination with Avalara</li> <li>Review sales tax returns prepared by Avalara and prepare manual or amended filings when needed</li> <li>Maintain sales and use tax exemption certificates using Avalara Exemption Certificate Management (ECM)</li> <li>Track missing or expired exemption certificates and communicate with the A/R team <s>customers</s> to obtain updates</li> <li>Support customer sales tax inquiries in partnership with A/R and Invoicing teams</li> <li>Research tax questions and help document tax positions under guidance from senior team members</li> <li>Stay current on sales tax law changes and emerging trends</li> <li>Support GST/VAT refund requests by gathering required documentation</li> <li>Assist with various state and federal filings, such as business licenses, personal property tax, and unclaimed property</li> <li>Contribute to special projects and ongoing improvements within the tax team</li> </ul> <p>If you have the attributes, skills, and experience listed below, we want to hear from you.</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related field</li> <li>Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and formulas such as SUMIF and VLOOKUP</li> <li>Comfortable working with data, documentation, and deadlines</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>High attention to detail and willingness to learn</li> <li>Self‑motivated, organized, and eager to grow your accounting career</li> </ul> <p>#LI-AD1</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"></span></strong></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>We welcome talent at all career stages and are dedicated to understanding and supporting additional needs. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and open environment for everyone.</p></div>