Amazon
Sr. Tax Analyst, Devices and Services Tax
Amazon, New York, New York, us, 10261
Description
Do you want to help shape the future of tax planning? Are you interested in working with innovative businesses like Alexa, FireTV and AppStore? Amazon is looking for an experienced, proactive Sr. Tax Analyst to join the Devices & Services Tax Planning Team.
The position will directly engage with business, tech, finance, and legal teams to support current and future product offerings, expansion and restructurings, as well as provide day-to-day support. The candidate must be comfortable directly liaising with various business teams within the company with an aim of gaining a deep understanding of the business vision and model in order to develop comprehensive tax solutions in support of the business, develop tax requirements that clearly articulate such solutions, and drive the implementation of the tax requirements. This position will handle cross-functional projects, so it is important also to have a background in large scale operational engagements in order to assess impacts and anticipate solutions to expedite launches.
Successful candidates will have experience evaluating issues related to digital businesses. The candidate will also work closely with other members of the global tax department to communicate current and future business plans, obtain cross functional tax subject matter input, and ensure coordination of cross functional tax solutions. This role will operate with a high degree of independence and be expected to collaborate effectively to function as a technical tax advisor and support different tax business leaders.
Key job responsibilities
Provide income tax subject matter expertise to various business and IT organizations including Business Development, Marketing, Legal, Accounting, Finance and various product groups
Provide end-to-end tax requirements (covering high level structuring through implementation) for projects and new business initiatives
Actively participate in projects throughout their lifecycle from planning through delivery
Evaluate the tax effect and implications of international business initiatives, contemplated transactions, and business proposals to advise management on the tax implications
Collaborate with business units to proactively identify and research international tax planning opportunities
Work closely with the tax business leaders to drive projects from a technical perspective
Analyze U.S. international tax laws and apply them to various business proposals
Analyze foreign tax laws and apply them to various business proposals
Monitor industry positions relevant to Amazon’s international business operations
Write technical and non-technical tax research and compliance memorandum including detailed tax requirements to be used by various business partners throughout the company
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of maintaining and operating transaction tax calculation software (e.g. Vertex) experience
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.
Do you want to help shape the future of tax planning? Are you interested in working with innovative businesses like Alexa, FireTV and AppStore? Amazon is looking for an experienced, proactive Sr. Tax Analyst to join the Devices & Services Tax Planning Team.
The position will directly engage with business, tech, finance, and legal teams to support current and future product offerings, expansion and restructurings, as well as provide day-to-day support. The candidate must be comfortable directly liaising with various business teams within the company with an aim of gaining a deep understanding of the business vision and model in order to develop comprehensive tax solutions in support of the business, develop tax requirements that clearly articulate such solutions, and drive the implementation of the tax requirements. This position will handle cross-functional projects, so it is important also to have a background in large scale operational engagements in order to assess impacts and anticipate solutions to expedite launches.
Successful candidates will have experience evaluating issues related to digital businesses. The candidate will also work closely with other members of the global tax department to communicate current and future business plans, obtain cross functional tax subject matter input, and ensure coordination of cross functional tax solutions. This role will operate with a high degree of independence and be expected to collaborate effectively to function as a technical tax advisor and support different tax business leaders.
Key job responsibilities
Provide income tax subject matter expertise to various business and IT organizations including Business Development, Marketing, Legal, Accounting, Finance and various product groups
Provide end-to-end tax requirements (covering high level structuring through implementation) for projects and new business initiatives
Actively participate in projects throughout their lifecycle from planning through delivery
Evaluate the tax effect and implications of international business initiatives, contemplated transactions, and business proposals to advise management on the tax implications
Collaborate with business units to proactively identify and research international tax planning opportunities
Work closely with the tax business leaders to drive projects from a technical perspective
Analyze U.S. international tax laws and apply them to various business proposals
Analyze foreign tax laws and apply them to various business proposals
Monitor industry positions relevant to Amazon’s international business operations
Write technical and non-technical tax research and compliance memorandum including detailed tax requirements to be used by various business partners throughout the company
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of maintaining and operating transaction tax calculation software (e.g. Vertex) experience
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.