Indirect Tax Specialist

Job Title

Indirect Tax Specialist

US-MN-Bloomington

Position Type:
Regular Full-Time | Requisition :  | Category:
Accounting/Finance

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Summary

The Indirect Tax Specialist is responsible for assisting the Tax department's global and domestic indirect tax functions. The position supports the Tax Team by ensuring effectiveness, accuracy, and efficiency with tax transactions.

• Ensures the accurate processing of transactions in accordance with accounting guidelines and internal control policies
• Assists with overall department indirect tax compliance and planning, including:
  • International Value Added Tax ("VAT")
  • Federal, State & Local Telecom Taxes
  • Foreign Withholding Tax
  • Excise Tax
  • Sales/Use Tax
  • Other Misc. Tax (e.g., OH CAT, OR CAT, WA B&O, etc.)
  • Business Licenses/Registrations
• Reviews monthly reconciliation of non-income tax related accounts
• Assists in the preparation of the annual Tax Provision calculations and supporting work papers
• Assists the Tax Director with preparation of income tax footnotes for the Company's annual financial statements
• Assists in coordinating periodic tax-related meetings with external advisors and Tax Director as necessary
• Provides frequent and routine updates to Tax Director
• Assists Tax Director with delivering regular tax updates to Senior Management
• Strives to ensure collection of tax refunds due to the Company and minimize the potential for interest/penalties related to late and/or missed tax filings/payments
• Assists in identifying, and implementing indirect tax opportunities for the Company
• Collaborates in researching, documenting, relevant tax regulations related to various indirect tax issues
• Assists with indirect tax audits (e.g., sales/use tax, international VAT, etc.)
• Keeps track of fixed asset accounting for applicable Use Tax
• Interacts with internal business units and provides feedback on indirect tax matters and processes so as to ensure that all existing and new operations are efficient and fully understood
• Coordinates training sessions as necessary
• Coordinates indirect tax outsourcing vendor relationships
• Assists with indirect tax related dispute resolution with vendors, customers, and tax authorities

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Tax & Accounting experience
• Able to handle a fast‑paced work environment with multiple demands, competing priorities and rapid change; responds with a sense of urgency and consistently meets deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• High commitment to internal controls
• Excellent customer service skills
• Professional demeanor and interpersonal effectiveness; able to collaborate cross‑functionally with non‑Finance teams

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification
• Familiarity with Canadian, UK and EU VAT, Oracle's Net Suite, Sure Tax, Blackline Account Reconciliations
• Experience with IT Service Industry
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant business‑related experience

• 401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)
• Medical Coverage (3 platforms: United Healthcare, Reference Based Pricing includes member advocacy, and Kaiser)
• RX Home Delivery
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• In‑vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)
• Dental
• Vision (2 plans: 12‑month and 24‑month frames allowance)
• FSA Plans (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose)
• Pre‑tax Commuter Plans
• Employer‑paid Life Insurance
• Em…