Tax Manager; Tax Engine, Tax

About the role

At Amazon, our vision is to be Earth's most customer-centric company and our passion for invention leads us to pioneer and globalize new businesses and customer solutions daily. We are seeking a Tax Manager to be a member of our Global Tax Calculation Services Program.

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, communication taxes, value-added taxes, good and services taxes, and other consumption taxes), to Amazon, and thousands of other merchants selling on Amazon marketplaces and other e-commerce platforms.

This position is focused primarily on tax engine configurations through Amazon's software systems, though there may be opportunities for broader exposure to other tax projects.

Key job responsibilities

• Configuration and ongoing maintenance of Amazon's transaction tax calculation software.
• Researching transaction tax laws to create and maintain the tax rules (e.g. product taxability) within the transaction tax calculation software,
• Participating in projects throughout their lifecycle - from design through delivery - with an emphasis on testing to ensure that projects conform to the business requirements and rules.
• Communicating with sellers, customers, and Customer Service regarding the calculation of transaction taxes.
• Providing subject matter expertise to various business and IT organizations including Business Development, Marketing, Legal, Customer Service, and various product groups.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team that is having a daily impact on company success.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintaining and operating transaction tax calculation software (e.g. Vertex) experience
• Experience researching indirect tax issues including taxability of products and services.
• Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department

Additional information

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Pay and benefits

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. 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.

USA, WA, Seattle - 89,900.00 - 157,200.00 USD annually