Tax Analyst III - AMZ9548742

Amazon•Seattle, WA

53d

About The Position

Review of federal tax returns and audit-ready workpapers including the U.S. reporting of foreign transactions. Prepare and review tax adjustments for financial accounting for income taxes and maintenance of deferred tax positions. Manage the analysis and documentation of tax implications of emerging business issues, technical tax positions taken, and integration of such positions into the compliance/reporting process. Drive process improvements and coordinate with the Tax Technology team to facilitate streamlining and automation. Project manage components of the U.S. federal income tax return, including participation in planning for and developing overall return calendar and coordination of timing and inputs with other tax team members. Research and analyze tax planning ideas to determine impacts for U.S. income tax reporting and the federal elements of the worldwide tax provision. Support IRS income tax audits by reviewing responses and appropriate schedules. Liaise closely with members of Finance on accounting policy and members of the Federal Planning team for development of tax policy. Keep up-to-date on tax law and the organizational impact of changes. Train and mentor team members. Support customers in federal planning, controversy, state and local tax reporting, U.S. outbound and provision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Tax, Finance, or a related field and three years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
Must have three years of experience in the following skills: (1) working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department; (2) working with Microsoft Office products and applications; (3) federal income taxation experience; (4) experience with state, local, or U.S. outbound tax issues; and (5) with ASC740 accounting for income taxes.

Nice To Haves

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Responsibilities

Review of federal tax returns and audit-ready workpapers including the U.S. reporting of foreign transactions.
Prepare and review tax adjustments for financial accounting for income taxes and maintenance of deferred tax positions.
Manage the analysis and documentation of tax implications of emerging business issues, technical tax positions taken, and integration of such positions into the compliance/reporting process.
Drive process improvements and coordinate with the Tax Technology team to facilitate streamlining and automation.
Project manage components of the U.S. federal income tax return, including participation in planning for and developing overall return calendar and coordination of timing and inputs with other tax team members.
Research and analyze tax planning ideas to determine impacts for U.S. income tax reporting and the federal elements of the worldwide tax provision.
Support IRS income tax audits by reviewing responses and appropriate schedules.
Liaise closely with members of Finance on accounting policy and members of the Federal Planning team for development of tax policy.
Keep up-to-date on tax law and the organizational impact of changes.
Train and mentor team members.
Support customers in federal planning, controversy, state and local tax reporting, U.S. outbound and provision.