Tax Manager, SALT Audit

Amazon.com Services LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Tax Manager to join our State and Local Tax Audit Team to manage indirect and direct tax appeals. The SALT Audit Team handles sales, use, corporate net income, gross receipts and unclaimed property audits across multiple jurisdictions.

You will work with internal and external tax experts to defend positions and deliver accurate results on several projects with competing deadlines. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in tax or related fields, and hold a J.D.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience.
• J.D., or CPA required.
• Experience in supporting audit defense.
• Experience in taxation in a corporate environment, public accounting firm or major law firm.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate and document State and Local tax issues from a controversy perspective
• Prepare, manage and defend responses to complex information requests from tax authorities
• Coordinate with stakeholders within Amazon Tax and non-Tax teams in connection with appeals
• Develop and deliver presentations on tax matters to various stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external advisors
• Implement and enhance organizational processes for continuous improvement

Skills

Tax research

Audit defense

Stakeholder communication

Education

J.D., or CPA

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Tax Manager to join our State and Local Tax Audit Team to manage indirect and direct tax appeals. The SALT Audit Team is directly responsible for sales, use, corporate net income, gross receipts and unclaimed property audits in various tax jurisdictions. The SALT Audit Team is looking for candidates who have multi-state experience defending tax positions throughout the appeal process. The candidate will be expected to roll up their sleeves to deliver accurate results on multiple projects with competing deadlines. This role engages with internal and external tax experts to handle various tax issues across the range of Amazon's operations.

Key job responsibilities

• Research, evaluate and document State and Local tax issues from a controversy perspective
• Prepare, manage and defend responses to complex information requests from tax authorities
• Coordinate with stakeholders within Amazon Tax and non-Tax teams in connection with appeals
• Develop and deliver presentations on tax matters to various stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external advisors
• Implement and enhance organizational processes for continuous improvement

A day in the life

You’ll engage with various stakeholders to coordinate responses to tax authority inquiries, collaborate with subject matter experts, and contribute to process improvements. Your day might include preparing documentation for tax authorities, consulting with internal teams on complex tax matters, and participating in strategic planning sessions.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
• J.D., or CPA

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supporting audit defense
• Experience in taxation in a corporate environment, public accounting firm or major law firm

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits

Location and Salary

• USA, VA, Arlington - 89,900.00 - 157,200.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle - 89,900.00 - 157,200.00 USD annually