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Amazon is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join its Federal Tax Compliance and Reporting team. The Amazon tax department is a fast-paced, team-focused, and dynamic environment. This position will focus on Amazon’s domestic tax compliance and reporting obligations including preparation of federal income tax filings and the U.S. Federal elements of Amazon’s worldwide tax provision.

Key job responsibilities

• Preparation and review of federal tax returns and audit-ready workpapers including the US reporting of foreign transactions

• Preparation and review of 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 US 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 preparing 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, US outbound and provision

• Special projects as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• 3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience

• Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level

• Knowledge of federal income taxation and some experience with state and local and US outbound tax issues

• ASC740 accounting for income taxes knowledge and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA

• Master's degree

• Experience with Corptax tax return and provision preparation or equivalent software

• Knowledge of at least one data-focused technology tool, such as Python, SQL, Alteryx, Amazon QuickSight, or similar

• Experience with tax operations and ability to drive process improvements

• Ability to work independently with limited general supervision, effectively prioritizing competing demands in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $57,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $123,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.