Tax Analyst, III, Tax Controversy
Amazon, Seattle, WA, United States
Job ID: 10395469 | Amazon.com Services LLC
Amazon is seeking a tax professional to join our Tax Controversy Team with a focus on all aspects of US federal tax controversy, including domestic, international, and transfer pricing issues. The Tax Controversy Team is directly responsible for IRS and other audits in various tax jurisdictions. This role requires some travel both domestically and internationally, and interacting with other members of the Amazon tax team handling various tax issues including transfer pricing, international tax issues, mergers and acquisitions, and tax compliance.
Key job responsibilities
Acting as a primary tax point of contact for the US federal audit, assisting with global transfer pricing controversies and APA issues, and other global tax controversies
Preparing, planning and coordinating responses to information document requests, due diligence requests from competent authorities, and other similar inquiries from tax authorities
Preparing and presenting presentations on various tax issues to tax authorities
Preparing and analyzing complex data, including the use of technology tools and AI, along with a willingness to embrace and learn evolving new technologies
Coordinating communications with the Amazon Tax Reporting, Transfer Pricing, and local country tax teams as well as other internal tax subject matter experts
Leading and preparing for interviews of members in various business teams for diligence and functional interviews with tax authorities
Researching and documenting domestic and international tax issues, from a controversy perspective
Managing relationships with external advisors on tax controversy matters
Developing strong working relationships among cross‑functional teams, including Legal, Accounting, HR, and other teams
Implementing and executing organizational processes to help the Tax Controversy Team meet its goal of continuous process improvements related to the team’s objectives
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
Experience in supporting audit defense
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of at least one data‑focused technology tool, such as Python, SQL, Alteryx, Amazon QuickSight, or similar
Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi‑national corporate tax department
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Base salary range: USA, VA, Arlington – 89,900.00 – 157,200.00 USD annually; USA, WA, Seattle – 89,900.00 – 157,200.00 USD annually.
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Amazon is seeking a tax professional to join our Tax Controversy Team with a focus on all aspects of US federal tax controversy, including domestic, international, and transfer pricing issues. The Tax Controversy Team is directly responsible for IRS and other audits in various tax jurisdictions. This role requires some travel both domestically and internationally, and interacting with other members of the Amazon tax team handling various tax issues including transfer pricing, international tax issues, mergers and acquisitions, and tax compliance.
Key job responsibilities
Acting as a primary tax point of contact for the US federal audit, assisting with global transfer pricing controversies and APA issues, and other global tax controversies
Preparing, planning and coordinating responses to information document requests, due diligence requests from competent authorities, and other similar inquiries from tax authorities
Preparing and presenting presentations on various tax issues to tax authorities
Preparing and analyzing complex data, including the use of technology tools and AI, along with a willingness to embrace and learn evolving new technologies
Coordinating communications with the Amazon Tax Reporting, Transfer Pricing, and local country tax teams as well as other internal tax subject matter experts
Leading and preparing for interviews of members in various business teams for diligence and functional interviews with tax authorities
Researching and documenting domestic and international tax issues, from a controversy perspective
Managing relationships with external advisors on tax controversy matters
Developing strong working relationships among cross‑functional teams, including Legal, Accounting, HR, and other teams
Implementing and executing organizational processes to help the Tax Controversy Team meet its goal of continuous process improvements related to the team’s objectives
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
Experience in supporting audit defense
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of at least one data‑focused technology tool, such as Python, SQL, Alteryx, Amazon QuickSight, or similar
Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi‑national corporate tax department
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Base salary range: USA, VA, Arlington – 89,900.00 – 157,200.00 USD annually; USA, WA, Seattle – 89,900.00 – 157,200.00 USD annually.
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