Tax Analyst II, Federal Tax

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Tax Analyst to join their dynamic Federal Tax Compliance and Reporting team. In this role, you will focus on domestic tax compliance and reporting obligations, including federal income tax filings. You will manage the analysis and documentation of tax implications, drive process improvements, and support IRS audits. If you have a strong background in tax and finance, along with excellent analytical skills, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment while mentoring team members and working on cross-functional tax initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in tax, finance, or a related analytical field.
• Experience in a large public accounting firm or multi-national tax department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal tax returns and audit-ready workpapers.
• Drive process improvements and coordinate with the Tax Technology team.
• Support IRS income tax audits by preparing responses and schedules.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Tax Reporting

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Research Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 the preparation of federal income tax filings and the U.S. Federal elements of Amazon’s worldwide tax provision.

Key job responsibilities

1. Primary Responsibilities:
2. Preparation and review of federal tax returns and audit-ready workpapers, including the US reporting of foreign transactions.
3. Preparation and review of tax adjustments for financial accounting for income taxes and maintenance of deferred tax positions.
4. 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.
5. Drive process improvements and coordinate with the Tax Technology team to facilitate streamlining and automation.
6. 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.
7. Research and analyze tax planning ideas to determine impacts for U.S. income tax reporting and the federal elements of the worldwide tax provision.
8. Support IRS income tax audits by preparing responses and appropriate schedules.
9. Liaise closely with members of Finance on accounting policy and members of the Federal Planning team for development of tax policy.
10. Keep up-to-date on tax law and the organizational impact of changes.
11. Train and mentor team members.
12. Support cross-functional tax initiatives including federal planning, controversy, state and local tax reporting, US outbound and provision.
13. Execute special projects as needed.

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.
• 4+ years of tax, finance, or a related analytical field experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and entries.

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Posted: Multiple dates in 2025, updated regularly.

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