Tax Analyst II, Federal Tax @ Amazon

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. Primary 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 cross-functional tax initiatives including federal planning, controversy, state and local tax reporting, US outbound and provision
Execute special projects as needed
- Bachelors 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
- 4+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience - Masters degree
- Knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and entries