Tax Analyst II

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Description
Amazon is seeking a Tax Analyst I 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. Must have proven experience handling and analyzing large datasets.

Key job responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Review fixed asset data to identify assets eligible for accelerated depreciation and other tax incentives.
• Lead and manage cost segregation studies, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Coordinate with internal tax teams to execute studies effectively.
• Stay updated on federal and state tax law changes affecting real estate and cost segregation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with construction managers, quantity surveyors, cost control personnel, general contractors, and real estate developers.
• Participate in special projects as assigned
• Assist in coordinating information requests with business partners and external service providers to ensure accurate and timely inclusion within various tax reporting deliverables
• Assist in build and implementation of analysis and metrics reports to be communicated to tax management, finance partners, and external auditors
• Identify and assist in implementing process improvements which increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy of data
• Identify value-added opportunities with the fixed asset space.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited institution
• 2+ 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 in cost segregation or a related area (i.e., US income tax reporting for CapEx transactions)
• Experience with Oracle Fixed Assets, BNA Fixed Assets, or equivalent software
• Strong proficiency with fixed asset depreciation, MACRS, or other subject matter areas described above
• Experience working with US-based team members
• 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
• Experience in cost segregation or a related area (i.e., US income tax reporting for CapEx transactions)

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