Tax Analyst

Summary

Join Instacart's dynamic Tax team as an Indirect Tax Analyst and contribute to the company's remarkable growth. You will play a key role in defending indirect tax audits, collaborating with auditors, and managing related activities. This role involves analyzing large datasets, responding to information document requests, and building relationships with taxing authorities. You will also conduct tax research, prepare reconciliations and reports, and identify process enhancements. The position offers a flexible remote work environment and competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Advanced degree preferred)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, with preferred experience in Alteryx and AI applications
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with global indirect tax (sales/use) audits by developing comprehensive audit strategies, engaging with auditors, and managing related activities including tracking P&L benefits/expenses
• Refine and promptly respond to tax authority information document requests (IDRs)
• Analyze large datasets to draft detailed and precise IDR responses
• Build and maintain strong relationships with taxing authorities to effectively resolve outstanding audit issues
• Stay informed on global indirect tax legislation and regulatory guidance, and assist with tracking pertinent developments
• Conduct thorough global indirect tax research to support audit, compliance, and operational activities
• Prepare ASC 450 monthly reconciliations and quarterly reporting materials
• Identify potential process enhancements to address issues revealed during audits or other forms of diligence, and assist with their implementation
• Perform research and provide guidance on the taxability of new products and services
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and the broader tax team to ensure seamless tax operations and compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA)
• Proactive in tracking and understanding tax legislation changes impacting the organization
• Ability to build relationships with auditors
• Proficiency with Oracle, Atlassian Confluence/Jira or other project management tool experience
• A Master's degree in Taxation, Finance, or a related field to deepen technical expertise and strategic insight into global taxation

Benefits

• Highly market-competitive compensation and benefits
• Remote work
• New hire equity grant
• Annual refresh grants