GIS Tax Analyst

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon is seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) Tax Analyst to join our Global Tax Calculation Services team.

The GIS Tax Analyst hired will play a key role in supporting sales tax jurisdiction research and spatial data maintenance for the 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 to Amazon and thousands of other merchants selling on Amazon marketplaces and other e-commerce platforms.

Responsibilities will include:
· Research new and existing sales tax jurisdiction across a wide range of categories.
· Create, edit, and maintain global boundary data.
· Support the development of workflows and processes for the validation, testing, and maintenance of GIS data.
· Develop and execute test plans.
· Support customer service in resolving contacts related to tax jurisdiction assignments.
· Develop and deliver functional training.
· Actively participating in projects throughout their life-cycle.
· Advise business partners and technical teams on GIS requirements and solutions to improve the tax jurisdiction determination function.
· Mentor and influence peers.
· Participate in and help develop programs and process simplifications required to maintain operational excellence.
· Participate in business initiatives and compliance projects.
· Support the maintenance of GIS solutions.
· Tax Engine platform project support.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's degree in related field.
· 5+ years' relevant experience with data mining, data visualizations, and GIS mapping software.