Sr. Tax Analyst

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Tax Analyst will work closely with the Director, Tax to direct aspects of SpaceX’s domestic and international tax operations. The role covers tax planning and compliance coordination for federal and multi-state income taxes, sales and use tax, property tax, business licenses and permits, tax audits, and informational filings. The analyst will also prepare the annual tax provision and related memoranda for tax accounting in accordance with ASC 740.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, or business.
4+ years of combined tax experience in public accounting with tax accounting in accordance with ASC 740.
Ability to interpret and apply technical tax and financial reporting requirements.
Ability to recommend and substantiate tax positions.
Experience dealing with taxing authorities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and work collaboratively as well as independently.
Must be eligible under U.S. export regulations as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Prior Big 4 experience.
CPA.
Expertise in income tax provisions and corporate income taxation, including federal tax and state and local tax.
Exposure to sales and use tax and other tax-related filings.

Responsibilities

Provide tax-related information to external tax advisors for federal and multi-state tax returns and quarterly estimates.
Work with external tax advisors to review and file federal and multi-state tax returns.
Prepare the annual tax provision and oversee maintenance of major tax accounts in accordance with ASC 740, FIN 48, and related requirements.
Assist in managing tax audits and relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.
Prepare and coordinate responses to notices and process refund checks from taxing authorities.
Handle multi-state income taxes, sales and use tax, property tax, business licenses and permits, and other informational filings.
Serve as a main contact for outside auditors and tax service providers on compliance, strategic projects, and tax planning initiatives.
Communicate the tax impacts of business strategies to other business groups.
Identify and assist with implementing strategic initiatives to improve process efficiency, such as a tax fixed-assets depreciation system.
Assist in developing and implementing tax strategies and initiatives.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
Up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.