Senior Tax Analyst - Capex Job in Amazon

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Senior Tax Analyst, CapEx

Job Description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join its Direct Tax Reporting team in Hyderabad, India supporting the Worldwide CapEx team. The Amazon Tax Department is a fast-paced, team-focused, dynamic environment. The mission of the Worldwide CapEx team is to timely, accurately, and efficiently report the income tax impact of global CapEx to our internal customers.
This position will primarily assist in analyzing CapEx-related transactions and calculating the income tax reporting amounts for multiple jurisdictions, including US federal/state; Australia; Japan; Ireland; India; South Korea; and more. Examples of relevant transactions are: operating and capital leases; depreciation of fixed assets; amortization of intangibles; and cost recovery of digital content.
A successful candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills; a strong attention to detail; and a mastery of Excel and other technology tools to automate the organization of vast amounts of data into useful information. S/he can also prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven, dynamic environment.

Additional Responsibilities

Assist in preparation of Amazons income tax provision and tax returns as it relates to CapEx transactions by analyzing book-tax differences; preparing workpapers and technical memorandums; managing contractors and projects; and importing data into compliance software
Complete the annual deferred tax rollforward for fixed assets and intangibles; identify drivers of basis differences
Coordinate information requests with internal and external service providers to ensure accurate and timely inclusion within various tax reporting deliverables
Identify and develop process improvements which increase efficiency and scalability of data
Participate in special projects as assigned
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited institution
5+ years of US income taxation experience, specifically corporate taxation and consolidated corporate tax compliance

Other Qualifications

Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Proven project management experience in a fast-paced environment. Self-starter; must have strong desire to help improve processes for scalability, efficiency, and accuracy
Excellent computer skills, specifically with managing large data sets within MS Excel, Access, Alteryx, and/or similar software
Experience working with US-based team members specifically within income tax operations, such as preparation of income tax compliance for a US multinational organization

Preferred Qualifications
Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, or Enrolled Agent certification
Background in fixed assets or intangibles and is comfortable in manipulating large data sets with complex cost recovery rules
Experience with Corptax tax return and provision preparation or equivalent software
Experience with Oracle Fixed Assets, BNA Fixed Assets, or equivalent software
Experience with SQL or other database language
Experience with RIA, CCH and other research software or tax planning software
Experience with foreign-local tax rules and/or foreign tax provisions
Technically proficient with strong accounting and analytical skills


Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited institution
5+ years of US income taxation experience, specifically corporate taxation and consolidated corporate tax compliance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, or Enrolled Agent certification
Background in fixed assets or intangibles and is comfortable in manipulating large data sets with complex cost recovery rules
Experience with Corptax tax return and provision preparation or equivalent software
Experience with Oracle Fixed Assets, BNA Fixed Assets, or equivalent software
Experience with SQL or other database language
Experience with RIA, CCH and other research software or tax planning software
Experience with foreign-local tax rules and/or foreign tax provisions
Technically proficient with strong accounting and analytical skills