Tax Analyst

Description

Are you passionate about tax compliance and eager to make an impact at one of the world's most innovative companies? Amazon is looking for a Tax Analyst I to join our Tax team. In this role, you will support tax reporting, compliance, and analysis efforts that help Amazon meet its obligations accurately and on time. You will research and apply tax regulations, prepare and review tax work products, and collaborate with partners across the organization to advance business objectives. If you are a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex problems, this is your opportunity to grow your career while contributing to meaningful work at scale.

Key job responsibilities
- Prepare and review tax filings, returns, and supporting work papers to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
- Conduct tax research across multiple published sources, analyze findings, and present clear recommendations to inform business decision-making and support stakeholder questions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to gather data, validate completeness, and resolve discrepancies while communicating tax concepts effectively to non-tax colleagues.
- Identify opportunities to simplify or automate recurring tax processes and participate in continuous improvement projects that strengthen compliance and controllership.
- Leverage available analytics tools, software, and generative artificial intelligence resources to enhance productivity and the quality of tax deliverables.

A day in the life
You will start your morning reviewing tax data for accuracy and completeness, flagging any discrepancies for investigation. Throughout the day you will collaborate with stakeholders to answer targeted tax questions, prepare analyses, and draft deliverables that support reporting deadlines. You will also dedicate time to researching evolving tax regulations and exploring ways to streamline workflows, all while receiving guidance and mentorship from experienced team members who are invested in your professional growth.

About the team
Inclusive team culture

At Amazon we embrace our differences and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Work Life Balance

We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
- 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 tax, finance or a related analytical field experience

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