Tax Analyst I (Early Career)

EchoStar•Centennial, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Early Career Tax Analyst, you will support corporate tax compliance, reporting, and strategic tax planning across domestic and global entities. The role provides hands-on experience with complex tax regulations, preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns, tax provision calculations, indirect tax filings, tax research, audit support, and provision-to-return reconciliations. You will also use AI tools and automated workflows to accelerate data extraction, streamline compliance workpapers, and improve reporting accuracy. The position offers hands-on, on-site experience in the Greater Denver Area, working across direct tax, indirect tax, and tax provision teams. You will gain exposure to multi-state and multinational corporate tax structures, with structured onboarding, one-to-one mentorship, support for credentials such as CPA or Enrolled Agent, and an advancement path within the corporate tax function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related discipline.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
0–3 years of relevant experience in corporate taxation, indirect tax, public accounting tax practice, or tax research; experience may come from full-time work, co-ops, internships, or volunteer tax clinics such as VITA.
Foundational understanding of corporate federal and multi-state taxation, income tax compliance, and book-to-tax difference concepts (M-1/M-3).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, nested formulas, and pivot tables, with strong mathematical rigor.
Ability to read, interpret, and summarize tax statutes, IRS regulations, and state Department of Revenue guidance.
High precision with numerical data, meticulous documentation habits, and structured analytical skills.
Clear written and verbal communication, accountability for delivering results, and ability to collaborate across finance, legal, and operational teams.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

Master of Taxation (MTax) degree.
Eligibility for or progress toward CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) credentials.
Familiarity with, or eagerness to learn, tax compliance systems such as OneSource, Corptax, Vertex, or Avalara and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
Continuous-learning mindset and interest in experimenting with AI features, automated extraction tools, and emerging technology for workflow optimization.

Responsibilities

Build understanding of the company's legal entity structure, filing deadlines, and tax software with a manager and mentor during the first 90 days.
Prepare workpapers and support filing federal, state, and local income and franchise tax returns, including Form 1120 and state apportionment schedules.
Support indirect tax compliance, including monthly preparation, review, and filing of sales and use tax, gross receipts, property tax, and telecommunications regulatory returns.
Assist with quarterly and annual tax provision calculations under ASC 740, including deferred tax asset and liability calculations and effective tax rate analysis.
Conduct tax research using platforms such as RIA Checkpoint, Bloomberg Tax, or CCH, and draft research memoranda and statutory summaries for leadership.
Collaborate with accounting, legal, treasury, and business operations to gather financial transaction data and reconcile tax accounts.
Support state, federal, and local tax audits by compiling defense files, workpapers, invoice samples, and exemption certificates.
Use AI tools, robotic process automation, and advanced spreadsheet functions to automate recurring tax compliance schedules, data extraction, and general ledger reconciliations.
Track legislative and statutory tax law updates at the federal, state, and international levels and identify potential business impacts.