Tax Analyst, State and Local Income Tax Compliance

Amazon.com Inc

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accrual-Basis Accounting, Automation, Best Practices, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Finance, Forecasting, Income Tax, Local Tax, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulatory Compliance, Research Skills, State Laws and Regulations, State Tax, Tax Accounting, Tax Credits, Tax Operations, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Tax Reporting, Tax Returns, Time Management
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
12 days ago

Join our innovative tax team where you"ll shape the future of state and local tax compliance while working with technology and automation solutions. You"ll collaborate with diverse teams across Amazon to drive process improvements and provide strategic tax insights that impact our multi-state operations.

Key job responsibilities

  • Prepare and review state and local income tax returns for multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and timely filing
  • Calculate and document state apportionment factors, modifications, and tax credits across various states
  • Design and implement process improvements through automation solutions using tools such as Alteryx, Python, or internal tax technology platforms
  • Calculate, document, and process state estimated tax payments and quarterly accruals
  • Conduct research on complex state and local tax matters including nexus determinations, apportionment methodologies, credit eligibility, and compliance requirements
  • Create and maintain forecasting models for tax positions, business initiatives, and multi-state expansion scenarios
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including accounting, finance, and business units to gather data and provide tax guidance
  • Document tax positions and maintain comprehensive workpapers to support tax filings and audits
  • Stay current on state tax law changes and assess their impact on Amazon"s operations

A day in the life

You"ll partner with tax professionals to analyze complex state tax scenarios, develop forecasting models, and implement automated solutions that streamline our compliance processes. You"ll connect with colleagues across different tax teams to share insights and best practices while contributing to process improvements that impact Amazon"s tax operations. During peak filing seasons (March-April and October-November), you"ll coordinate with team members to ensure timely and accurate return filings while maintaining our high standards of quality.

About the team

Our State and Local Direct Tax team is passionate about delivering excellence in tax compliance while fostering innovation. We collaborate across multiple business units to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting while continuously improving our processes through technology adoption. Our team handles compliance for 45+ states and numerous local jurisdictions, making this a dynamic environment where you"ll gain broad exposure to diverse tax issues and solutions.

About the Company

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Amazon.com Inc

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles