Summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate should have working experience of tax business processes and boundary ERP applications for supporting Tax reporting. They will work closely with the indirect/Direct tax team to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Additionally, the candidate should possess knowledge of data analysis and reporting, with the ability to understand billing processes and accounting principles. They should have familiarity working with Tax Engines (Vertex, Avalara, OneSource etc) and knowledge of Oracle financial and supply chain systems. Technical proficiency in utilizing various reporting tools and API's is essential, along with the strong ability to reconcile different datasets and identify discrepancies.

You Will

1. Contribute to the design, development and implementation of Tax technology projects, in the support of our business and/or product priorities. 
2. Develop automations and/or BI reports to enhance the day-to-day operations of the tax organization.
3. Document as-is processes, including data flows, dependencies, and pain points and Identify opportunities for improvement in systems and processes
4. Manage support queue and prioritize tasks to keep-the-lights-on for the business.
5. Lead sprints to execute on priorities and deliver value iteratively.
6. Work with cross functional technical teams to deliver integrated solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
7. Collaborate with Oracle Financial and Supply Chain teams to develop tax data flow and reporting.
8. Utilize reporting tools(Looker, Snowflake) to generate reports and insights for the business.
9. Conduct data analysis and reporting to support tax compliance and decision-making.
10. Collaborate with the tax team to gather and understand business requirements.
11. Work on the design and implementation of ongoing systems improvements and automated tools to support the growth of the tax and Treasury departments.
12. Hands-on experience with API technologies and systems.

You Have

1. BS in Information Systems, Technology, or equivalent
2. Experience with tax systems (Vertex, Avalara, OneSource) and ERP systems (Oracle).
3. 7 years of experience in Sales/use tax, tax compliance and audit.
4. Strong understanding of Tax and Accounting processes and procedures.
5. Experience managing large, multidisciplinary projects that impact tax (e.g., ERP implementations, M&A, finance transformations)
6. Proficiency in complex SQL queries
7. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
8. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
9. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Zone A:

$111,700—$167,500 USD

Zone B:

$106,100—$159,100 USD

Zone C:

$100,500—$150,700 USD

Zone D:

$95,000—$142,400 USD

Skills

• Accounting
• Analytical Thinking
• Database Management
• Problem Solving
• SQL
• Team Collaboration