Netflix - Los Gatos, CA
posted 2 months ago
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.