Sr. Tax Analyst (Domestic Tax)

Company:	Gilead Sciences, Inc. Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (140)
Job Location(s):	Foster City
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Admin - Secretarial and Office Mgmt, Admin - Receptionist/Clerical, Admin - Data Entry/Billing

Position Description

Job Posting Title:	Sr. Tax Analyst (Domestic Tax)
Requisition Number:	4440
Country:	US
State:	California
Job Location:	Foster City
Functional Area:	GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
Position Type:	Regular
Full-Time / Part-Time:	Full-Time
Shift:	Days
Specific Responsibilities:	DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS * Prepare information schedules and assist with the review of federal and state income/franchise tax returns * Assist with preparation of extensions and quarterly estimated tax payments * Assist with various tax planning projects including accounting method review, state tax planning and implementation * Reconciliation of tax accounts * Conduct research related to ongoing tax issues and law changes * Assist with the annual review and evaluation (Nexus Study) to determine if the Company is compliant with state/local legal and tax registrations * Assist with budgeting of franchise, sales, use and property tax accounts * Prepare information schedules for real and personal property tax returns and assist with the coordination with external service provider * Sarbanes Oxley 404 documentation * Assist with ERP implementation * As needed assist with the review of sales and use tax filings * As needed assist with federal and state income/franchise tax audits * As needed assist with FAS 109 calculations SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS * Technical Skills - federal and state income taxes, sales and use tax, property tax * Computer Skills - JDE Financials, Oracle, Microsoft Suite, RIA, BNA * Strong analytical and problem solving skills * Detail-oriented and ability to adapt at working on multiple tasks with strict deadlines
Essential Duties and Job Functions:	Support with SOX Section 404 compliance requirements. Statutory/Policies: Budgeting of Sales, Use & Property Tax Accounts as well as Reconciliation of Tax (Income, Sales, Use & Property) Accounts. Conduct Annual Review and Evaluation (Nexus Study) to determine if Gilead is compliant with State/Local Legal & Tax Registrations. Review, evaluate and develop internal policies and procedures (sales tax,and real property tax, etc.) to ensure maximization of tax compliance and work flow efficiency. Sarbanes 404 Documentation. Internal Support: Provide support with research related to ongoing tax issues and law changes
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:	4 years of relevant experience and a BS or BA in accounting or finance. Must possess knowledge of U.S. tax and accounting issues. Must be detail-oriented and diligent, with a hands-on approach. Able to communicate technical tax issues clearly to non-tax personnel and work effectively with all levels of internal process owners and external advisors.