Tax Analyst, State and Local Income Tax Compliance

About the role

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.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
• 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

• Experience a compliance focused tax role in a multinational and/or professional organization
• CPA
• Master's degree
• Knowledge of at least one data-focused technology tool, such as Python, SQL, Alteryx, Amazon QuickSight, or similar

Benefits

Alexa, Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and more. We're a company built around a simple idea: everyone deserves access to the best of what life has to offer. From the moment you join us, we'll help you build a career that can take you anywhere. And because we know that a diverse workforce drives innovation and success, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit here for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at here.