Senior Indirect Tax Analyst, Taxonomy

DESCRIPTION

The Tax Engine team is hiring a Sr. Sales and Use Tax expert with NA expertise to join our Global Tax Calculation Services team based in Barcelona. The Global Tax Calculation Services Program is comprised of tax professionals and software engineers that are responsible for providing end-to-end global transaction tax calculation solutions (sales and use taxes, value-added taxes, good and services taxes, and other consumption taxes).

The individual in this role will contribute with critical tax research and classification work for NA Sales and Use Tax product and services taxability research, taking ownership on end-to-end cross-functional tax-related projects and process improvements. This position will work closely with local business partners and rest of members of the tax department providing guidance and support to Global Product Classification. The role also requires fluent communication with Product Classification Specialists to provide support on their specific needs to be incorporated into the technical solutions.

This position is office-based. Amazon encourages open communication about unique needs for flexible arrangements

Key job responsibilities

Supporting and maintaining local and global Sales and Use Tax content

Conducting comprehensive Sales and Use Tax research across US and Canada

Supporting and providing ongoing maintenance and enhancements to tax calculation software;

Translating Sales and Use Tax legislation into technical requirements for Engineering, Applied Science, and Product teams

Providing support to the end-to-end Global transaction tax calculation solutions for a broad array of products and services

Supporting internal and external Audits

Providing technical advice on indirect tax rates applicable to Amazon’s catalogue based on the research of tax laws, regulations and jurisdiction changes

Supporting local business partners and tax department members with decisions on product taxability matters

Participating in team operational excellence programs and process improvements

Actively participate in selected projects throughout their life-cycle

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of Sales and Use Tax Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Indirect Tax knowledge in other jurisdictions (EMEA)

Experience maintaining and operating transaction tax calculation software (e.g. Vertex)

Experience in tax content development, rule creation, or tax research management for technology platforms

Proficiency in other languages would be an advantage

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