Job Title: Tax and Compliance Accountant Department: Accounting Reports To: Controller Location: Ashland, Oregon Employment Type: Full-Time
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Position Summary
Blackstone Publishing is a family-owned, independent publishing house based in Ashland, Oregon. Founded in 1987, we’ve grown from a small, home-based audiobook business into one of the fastest-growing and respected publishers in the country—offering audiobooks, print, e-books, and more. Rooted in innovation and storytelling, we foster a collaborative, mission-driven workplace where passionate professionals can thrive.
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Tax and Compliance Accountant to join our Accounting Department. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulatory requirements, managing filings, supporting audits, and strengthening internal financial controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in corporate tax and general compliance, with a proactive mindset and the ability to navigate a dynamic, growing organization.
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Key Responsibilities
· Collaborate with external tax consultants to prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns (including income, sales/use, franchise, and property taxes).
· Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws, regulations, and filing deadlines.
· Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate relevant impacts to management.
· Collaborate with external tax advisors and accountants on tax planning, provision calculations, and audit support.
· Manage sales tax compliance, including nexus evaluations, registrations, and exemption certificate tracking.
· Assist with business license renewals, registrations, and other local compliance requirements across jurisdictions.
· Ensure timely filing of annual reports and other statutory filings required by state and local authorities.
· Support the preparation of documentation and responses for external financial reviews or audits.
· Develop, implement, and maintain internal processes and controls related to tax, regulatory, and financial compliance.
· Maintain compliance with internal accounting policies and help enforce company-wide adherence to financial procedures.
· Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., Legal, Treasury, HR, Operations) to ensure alignment with compliance obligations.
· Track and ensure compliance with record retention policies for tax and financial documents.
· Prepare compliance-related schedules and reconciliations for internal reporting and management reviews.
· Assist with international tax or regulatory reporting requirements, if applicable to company operations.
· Support compliance with other regulatory requirements specific to the company’s industry (e.g., environmental, safety, product-specific regulations, etc.).
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Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
· 3–5 years of relevant experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or private-sector compliance roles
· Solid understanding of U.S. federal and state tax regulations; sales & use tax experience is beneficial
· Familiarity with accounting and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and tax software (e.g., Avalara)
· Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
· Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a deadline-driven environment
· Commitment to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement
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Preferred Skills
· Experience with multi-state tax compliance
· Exposure to private company accounting practices and audit preparation
· Knowledge of internal controls and process documentation (private company context)