DESCRIPTION

Amazon is seeking a Tax Analyst II to join its Direct Tax Reporting team in Hyderabad, India. This role supports the Worldwide CapEx team with the reporting of US income tax consequences for Amazon’s unparalleled portfolio of assets. Areas of focus include operating and finance leases, depreciation of fixed assets, amortization of intangibles, and cost recovery of digital content.
A successful candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, great attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven, dynamic environment. Experience with technology tools to automate the organization of vast amounts of data into useful information is essential.

Responsibilities
– Assist in preparation of Amazon’s US income tax provision, forecast, and tax returns as it relates to CapEx transactions by analyzing US GAAP reporting, determining book-tax differences, preparing workpapers and technical memorandums, and performing tax law research
– Complete deferred tax reconciliations for CapEx assets; identify drivers of basis differences
– Identify and implement process improvements which increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy of data
– Build and implement analysis and metrics reports to be communicated to tax management, finance partners, and external auditors
– Coordinate information requests with business partners and external service providers to ensure accurate and timely inclusion within various tax reporting deliverables
– Participate in special projects as assigned

Basic Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited institution
– 3+ 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
– Experience with US income tax reporting for CapEx transactions
– Experience with ASC 740
– Experience with ASC 842
– Experience with CorpTax tax return preparation or equivalent software
– Experience with Oracle Fixed Assets, BNA Fixed Assets, or equivalent software
– Strong proficiency with accounting principles, processes, and entries
– Experience working with US-based team members specifically within income tax operations
– 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
– Minimum experience with Excel should be intermediate for managing large data sets

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– Knowledge of accounting principles, processes, and entries