Senior Provision & Compliance Analyst
We're transforming the grocery industry
At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.
Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.
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OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Senior Provision & Compliance Analyst to join our rapidly growing Tax team. You will be responsible for providing tax provision, compliance and planning support to us achieving our goals in a tax-efficient manner. You will be responsible for working on our tax compliance and reporting as well as process improvements to scale tax operations. This candidate should expect to work cross-functionally and collaboratively and manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment. This position will be based in San Francisco and will report to the Tax Manager.
ABOUT THE JOB
- Assist with data collection required for federal, state and international income tax return workpapers prepared by outside service providers
- Assist with quarter end close procedures, including the preparation of tax account reconciliations
- Support SOX compliance through documentation and timely performance of controls
- Conduct various tax research projects, analyze the income tax implications of any new tax legislations, and document for purposes of provision with proper memorandums prepared
- Prepare responses and supporting documentation for federal and state tax agency notices and audits
- Work closely with FP&A to support the quarterly/annual ETR and cash tax forecast processes
- Support special projects, such as R&D tax credit studies, state apportionment study, due diligence for M&A and international expansion
- Support monthly transfer pricing calculations
- Support the evolution of the tax reporting function, tax technology tools, and technological enhancements
ABOUT YOU
- 4+ years tax compliance and accounting experience with a mix of public accounting and in-house experience in ASC 740
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent)
- CPA/MS in Tax is desirable but not required
- Sufficient knowledge of US income tax laws and regulations related to multinational corporations
- Proactive and resourceful team player with positive attitude and energy, close attention to detail
- Ability to work in a dynamic high-performance environment with strong willingness to learn and grow
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), financial and economic analysis skills
- Proficient computer skills including strong working knowledge of Excel, Google Suite, ERP systems, and aptitude to learn new software
- Knowledge of Alteryx, Tableau, Periscope, SQL or similar tools desirable
Accommodations & Accessibility
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