Tax Analyst

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with Cisco matching

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Stock grants/RSUs

Paid time off

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a Tax Analyst for its US Indirect Tax team within Cisco's Global Tax and Finance organization. The role centers on sales and use tax compliance, licenses, annual reports, and tax research, with a focus on process improvement and audits.

The position offers hybrid work with two in-office days per week at specific offices in RTP, Atlanta, San Jose, or other locations by exception, and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics, or related field.
• 3–4 years of corporate tax, public accounting, or US indirect tax experience.
• Strong accounting principles and basic US indirect tax concepts.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) for large datasets.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to draft agency responses.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly/quarterly sales and use tax returns and reconciliations.
• Coordinate business licenses and corporate annual reports filings.
• Perform foundational state and local tax research and advisory support.
• Support process improvement and audit activities; contribute to SOPs.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Advanced Excel

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Application Window & Hybrid Work

The application window is expected to close on: 11/10/2026. This is a hybrid role with two days per week at Cisco's RTP, Atlanta or San Jose offices. Alternate locations will be considered on an exception basis. Members of the Finance organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.

Meet the Team

We are seeking a motivated, diligent, and analytical Tax Analyst to join our US Indirect Tax team within Cisco's Global Tax and Finance organization. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a multifaceted corporate tax environment, collaborating closely with cross‑functional partners in Corporate Accounting, Financial Systems (ERP), Legal, external advisors, and state tax authorities. You will be included in an innovative team dedicated to using modern technology, automation, and continuous process improvement to ensure accuracy and adherence to tax regulations.

Your Impact

As a Tax Analyst, you will play a vital role in driving operational excellence, financial integrity, and compliance across Cisco's state and local tax landscape. You will take ownership across four key areas:

• Sales & Use Tax Compliance & Reporting: Assist with the monthly and quarterly preparation, review, and filing of state and local sales and use tax returns; perform monthly tax account reconciliations; gather, reconcile, and analyze large volumes of sales and purchase transaction data from enterprise ERP and billing systems; accurately process tax payments; and support the management of state and local tax notices by drafting responses and compiling documentation.
• Business Licenses & Corporate Annual Reports: Coordinate the timely filing and renewal of business licenses across various state and local jurisdictions, assist with the preparation and filing of corporate annual reports, and maintain a centralized compliance calendar and tracking system.
• Tax Research & Advisory Support: Conduct foundational tax research regarding state and local taxability rules, rate changes, and compliance obligations; assist senior team members in evaluating the tax implications of new business initiatives, product offerings, or operational changes; and summarize regulatory updates for internal team awareness.
• Process Improvement & Audit Support: Support external state sales and use tax audits by compiling requested invoices and audit documentation, assist in detailing tax workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and actively find opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements within indirect tax operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics, or a related business field.

Experience

3-4 years of corporate tax, public accounting, or proven experience focusing on US indirect tax (Sales & Use Tax).

Tax & Accounting Skill

Strong foundational understanding of accounting principles and basic US indirect tax concepts.

Spreadsheet & Analytical Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/data reconciliation formulas) to lead large financial datasets.

Communication & Execution

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to draft agency responses, present tax concepts to cross‑functional partners, and manage complicated compliance deadlines with high attention to detail.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Benefits & Compensation

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $101,200.00 to $132,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below.

• U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
• U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non‑exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year‑end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non‑exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full‑time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non‑sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance‑based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non‑quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota‑based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non‑quota‑based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

Location Salary Ranges

• New York City Metro Area: $121,900.00 - $183,800.00
• Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $110,500.00 - $160,600.00*

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