Analyst, Tax Operations, State Income Tax

$50,000 - $240,000/Yr

Netflix - Los Gatos, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Gatos, CA

10,001+ employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Tax Operations team at Netflix is seeking a State and Local Tax (SALT) Tax Analyst to support various aspects of state and local income tax, including compliance, controversy, planning, and process improvement/automation. This role is crucial for managing complex workflows that involve multiple stakeholders and requires building strong relationships within the Tax department and across the Finance organization. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and organizational skills, the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and a passion for data automation and simplification. The Analyst level in Tax is comparable to a Senior Analyst in public accounting, indicating a significant level of responsibility and expertise. The position is based in Los Gatos and reports directly to the Manager of State Income Tax. The responsibilities include preparing and reviewing workpapers that support the apportionment of income, state modifications, and overall tax calculations for various state and local direct tax regimes. This encompasses income taxes, franchise taxes, and net worth taxes. The Analyst will also be responsible for organizing and tracking all tax calendar items, coordinating with co-sourcing partners regarding compliance due dates, and preparing timely responses for all state income tax notices. In addition, the Analyst will assist with information requests related to tax audits and proactively manage documentation in preparation for potential examinations of returns filed with various states and local jurisdictions. They will support the preparation of extension and quarterly estimated tax payments for state and local jurisdictions and stay updated on relevant developments impacting Netflix's state and local income tax returns, including policy proposals and legislative updates. The role also involves supporting the evolution of the tax reporting function, tax technology tools, and technological enhancements, as well as preparing and reviewing state and local income tax-related memos. Consistent collaboration with the federal income tax and state and local indirect tax teams is essential to ensure the consistency and quality of reports, documentation, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of workpapers supporting the apportionment of income, state modifications, and overall tax calculation for all state and local direct tax regimes.
• Organization and tracking of all tax calendar items and coordination with co-sourcing partners of compliance due dates.
• Preparation of timely responses for all state income tax notices.
• Assist with information requests connected to tax audits and proactive management of documentation for potential examinations of returns.
• Support in the preparation of extension and quarterly estimated tax payments for state and local jurisdictions.
• Stay up-to-date on all relevant developments impacting Netflix's state and local income tax returns, including policy proposals and legislative updates.
• Support the evolution of the tax reporting function, tax technology tools, and technological enhancements.
• Prepare and review state and local income tax-related memos.
• Collaborate with federal income tax and state and local indirect tax teams to ensure consistency and quality of reports, documentation, and analysis.

Requirements

• 4+ years of state income tax compliance and accounting experience for C-corporations.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Tax or Finance (or equivalent).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to build relationships with cross-functional business partners.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate independently and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-growing and dynamic environment.
• Proactive and resourceful team player with a positive attitude and energy.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy while understanding the importance of elevating questions/concerns in a timely manner.
• Experience with OneSource Income Tax (OIT) and OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) software or similar tools is preferred.
• Financial and economic analysis skills.
• Embrace and advocate the Netflix culture and our long-term view.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with state income tax controversy preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Health Plans
• Mental Health support
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Stock Option Program
• Disability Programs
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Family-forming benefits
• Life and Serious Injury Benefits
• Paid leave of absence programs
• 35 days annually for paid time off for full-time hourly employees
• Flexible time off for full-time salaried employees.