SPS Commerce is a leading provider of cloud-based supply chain management solutions, serving a global network of retail trading partners. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued. Join SPS Commerce and be part of a dynamic team that's transforming the global retail supply chain!
Position Summary:As a Staff Accountant, Tax on our Finance team, you will play a critical role in supporting SPS Commerce's direct and indirect tax compliance functions. This includes data gathering and analysis, tax research, audits, quarterly tax provisions, monthly compliance, and customer billing inquiries. You'll work closely with third-party providers and partner with the billing, accounting, and financial reporting teams. This role reports directly to the Domestic Tax Manager.What You'll Do:
- Reconcile and analyze monthly tax reports generated from various billing systems
- Prepare and record journal entries in Oracle and prepare tax account reconciliations in accordance with internal SOX controls
- Assist with preparation of tax return and tax provision workpapers and calculations
- Prepare responses to government agency notices and information requests for income and sales and use tax audits
- Partner with third parties to ensure accurate preparation, review, and filing of recurring sales and use returns and other government-mandated business filings including annual reports, unclaimed property returns, and franchise tax returns
- Monitor state and federal law changes and document the impact to the company
- Manage the tax filing due date calendar to ensure timely filing of returns and payments
- Research and provide timely responses to tax-related customer billing inquiries
- Monitor and manage tax department email
- Assist with projects and initiatives as needed
Where You'll Work:
This role is hybrid out of our headquarters in Minneapolis, MN about 2x a week. We Succeed Together through in-person collaboration, balanced with remote work to provide flexibility.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant public or private experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Familiarity with direct and indirect tax regulations for federal, state, and local jurisdictions
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex information to audiences with varying levels of expertise
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills in particular
- Curiosity, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and grow as a subject matter expert
- SaaS or software company experience preferred
- Experience with Bloomberg, Checkpoint, or similar tax research tools preferred
What We Offer:
At SPS Commerce, we are committed to ensuring that each employee's compensation reflects their unique experiences, performance, and skills in their role. The salary range for this role considers several factors, including education, relevant skills, work history, certifications, location, and more.
The annual salary range for this role is: $61,300 - $95,000. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the factors listed above and may fall anywhere within the range.
SPS Commerce offers a comprehensive package of benefits including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid time-off, 401(k), health and flexible spending accounts, stock purchase plan and more.
Commitment to our Employees:At SPS we power connections that drive the world of commerce forward, and our success depends on making strong decisions, fostering innovation, delivering unparalleled customer solutions, and driving outstanding business performance. We achieve this by creating an environment where every employee feels a true sense of belonging. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels accepted, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
We are committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant public or private experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Familiarity with direct and indirect tax regulations for federal, state, and local jurisdictions
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex information for varied audiences
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills in particular
- Curiosity, positive attitude, and willingness to learn and grow as a subject matter expert
- SaaS or software company experience
- Experience with Bloomberg, Checkpoint, or similar tax research tools
SPS Commerce Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SPS Commerce and has not been reviewed or approved by SPS Commerce.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and disability, with options like HSA contributions and established carriers. Coverage breadth is described as comparable to larger tech firms.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include an employee stock purchase plan and equity components as part of total compensation. These elements are positioned as meaningful parts of the package across multiple roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, adoption assistance, and volunteer time off are included. Time‑off accrual that increases with tenure is referenced.
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What We Do
SPS Commerce gives retail trading partners an intelligent way to manage and fulfill orders. SPS Commerce is the world’s leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. We support data-driven partnerships with innovative cloud technology, customer-obsessed service, and accessible experts so our customers can focus on what they do best. To date, more than 95,000 companies in retail, distribution, grocery, and e-commerce have chosen SPS as their retail network. SPS has achieved 80 consecutive quarters of revenue growth and is headquartered in Minneapolis.
