DescriptionAmazon is seeking a Sr. Analyst to join our growing Americas Tax Controversy Team! The Americas Tax Controversy Team is directly responsible for Canada (direct tax), US IRS, and audits in various LatAm jurisdictions. This role will focus on LatAm and as needed on our US/CAN issues.The Americas Tax Controversy Team is looking for candidates who can operate in a dynamic environment and will roll up their sleeves to deliver accurate results on multiple projects with competing deadlines. This role will require interacting with other members of the Amazon tax team handling various tax issues including transfer pricing, international tax issues, VAT compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and tax compliance.Key job responsibilitiesPrimary responsibilities will include:
Preparing, planning and coordinating responses to information document requests, due diligence requests, and other similar inquiries from tax authorities.
Preparing presentations on various tax issues to tax authorities.
Coordinating communications with the Amazon Tax Reporting Team as well as internal tax functional subject matter experts.
Assisting with informational interviews of members in various business teams and functional interviews.
Researching and documenting domestic and international tax issues, from a controversy perspective.
Managing relationships with external advisors on tax controversy matters.
Developing strong working relationships among cross-functional teams, including Legal, Accounting, HR, and other teams.
Implementing and executing organizational processes to help the Tax Controversy Team meet its goal of continuous process improvements related to the team’s objectives.
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
3+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of maintaining and operating transaction tax calculation software (e.g. Vertex) experience
Spanish language skills preferred
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.
