Sr. Tax Analyst, Indirect

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. TAX ANALYST, INDIRECT

We are seeking an experienced person to assist in all aspects of compliance, audit, and appeal matters for property tax and other indirect taxes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather and manipulate data and coordinate with external service providers to prepare personal property tax returns across all U.S. states.
• Resolve tax notices and similar matters.
• Perform tax technical research related to sales and use tax and other indirect tax matters.
• Assist with invoice sales tax reviews and use tax accrual reviews.
• Assist in validating data and proper calculation and collection of sales tax in all states in Vertex and other tax software or POS systems.
• Work with vendors and internal purchasing teams on sales & use tax matters, including claiming various exemptions or abatements.
• Document indirect tax issues and resolutions.
• Assist with indirect tax audits, refund claims and coordinate responses to various tax authorities.
• Prepare and maintain tax calendar for indirect tax licenses, filings, as well as assist in various administrative matters.
• Assist with general ledger account reconciliation.
• Validates and manages sales tax exemption certificates.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax, finance, or other business discipline.
• 4+ years of work experience as an indirect tax professional in public accounting or at a large multinational company.
• Professional experience with Excel and tax research tools (i.e. Checkpoint).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with sales and use tax compliance and consulting.
• Experience working across multiple states.
• Experience working with sales and use tax software.
• Familiarity with indirect taxes related to the manufacturing industry.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work extended hours and weekend when needed to meet critical deadlines.
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote or hybrid work will not be considered.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Sr. Tax Analyst: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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