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What's the role

Bloomberg Tax is currently seeking a Sales and Use Tax Specialist to join the team. The successful candidate should have a background in preparing multi-states sales and use tax refund claims, indirect tax returns, performing tax research, strong organization and time-management skills, good written and verbal communication skills, and be committed to delivering excellent service to internal and external business partners. Attention to detail, resourcefulness, the ability to multitask and a collaborative nature are essential to the team and are important in responding effectively to issues and requests from our business partners.

We’ll trust you to: - Prepare and assist in defense of sales and use tax refund claims

• Perform data analytics for indirect tax projects
• Research various indirect tax matters and document conclusions
• Prepare indirect tax compliance, including sales and use, gross receipts, property and other business tax compliance
• Participate in the defense of indirect tax audits and the calculation of indirect tax reserves and budgets
• Track indirect tax developments and analyze their implications for products and services
• Contribute to business and process improvement projects and support of company-wide initiatives
• Collaborate with internal and external teams regarding various indirect tax accounting matters and indirect tax compliance
• Support due diligence activities in connection with a variety of transactions and business plans

You’ll Need to Have: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• 2-5 years indirect tax experience including audit defense or reverse audit experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially creation and manipulation of Excel spreadsheets
• Experience with SAP or other ERP system
• Experience with tax research tools, such as BTAX
• Self-starter, capable of working independently
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks

We’d Love to See: - Experience with Vertex

• Experience with Power Query or Alteryx