Sr. Tax Analyst, State and Local Income Tax Compliance

Amazon • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Join our innovative tax team where you'll shape the future of state and local
tax compliance while working with technology and automation solutions. You'll
collaborate with diverse teams across Amazon to drive process improvements and
provide strategic tax insights that impact our multi-state operations.
You'll partner with tax professionals to analyze complex state tax scenarios,
develop forecasting models, and implement automated solutions that streamline
our compliance processes. You'll connect with colleagues across different tax
teams to share insights and best practices while contributing to process
improvements that impact Amazon's tax operations. During peak filing seasons
(March-April and October-November), you'll coordinate with team members to
ensure timely and accurate return filings while maintaining our high standards
of quality.
Our State and Local Direct Tax team is passionate about delivering excellence in
tax compliance while fostering innovation. We collaborate across multiple
business units to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting while continuously
improving our processes through technology adoption. Our team handles compliance
for 45+ states and numerous local jurisdictions, making this a dynamic
environment where you'll gain broad exposure to diverse tax issues and
solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
• 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• CPA
• Knowledge of at least one data-focused technology tool, such as Python, SQL, Alteryx, Amazon QuickSight, or similar
• Knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and entries

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review state and local income tax returns for multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and timely filing
• Calculate and document state apportionment factors, modifications, and tax credits across various states
• Design and implement process improvements through automation solutions using tools such as Alteryx, Python, or internal tax technology platforms
• Calculate, document, and process state estimated tax payments and quarterly accruals
• Conduct research on complex state and local tax matters including nexus determinations, apportionment methodologies, credit eligibility, and compliance requirements
• Create and maintain forecasting models for tax positions, business initiatives, and multi-state expansion scenarios
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including accounting, finance, and business units to gather data and provide tax guidance
• Document tax positions and maintain comprehensive workpapers to support tax filings and audits
• Stay current on state tax law changes and assess their impact on Amazon's operations

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level