Starbucks · 3 days ago
senior analyst, income tax accounting
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $139K/yr
3+ years expStarbucks is a company known for its connection and leadership in the coffee industry. They are seeking a Senior Analyst in Income Tax Accounting to support the global corporate income tax provision and related processes, including financial reporting and analytics under US GAAP.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and/or perform detailed review of key areas of the income tax provision, including:
Effective tax rate and components of tax expense
Tax account balance reconciliation and related journal entries
Jurisdiction-level provision preparation, review, and/or testing
Valuation allowance support and analysis
Unrecognized tax benefit (FIN 48) analysis and documentation
Support worldwide income tax reporting including Pillar II and CbCR
Scoping and risk assessment of reporting positions
Internal and management reporting
Financial statement disclosures (10-Q, 10-K)
Prepare effective tax rate modeling and forecasting in support of external reporting, executive/management reporting, and planning initiatives
Ensure compliance with internal control documentation (SOX), appropriate accounting standards and policies, file documentation, and timelines
Support various income tax teams throughout tax reporting life cycle (planning/forecasting, tax accounting, compliance, and controversy). Work with cross-functional peers to assist in reporting efforts
Monitor changes in accounting, financial reporting, and income tax legislation and stay current on technical topics. Interpret changes to update income tax provision models and forecasts
Effectively utilize available technology and internal reporting tools to gather and analyze data to support complex calculations. Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies to meet changing tax accounting and reporting requirements
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate technical tax information to both tax and non-tax customers
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; organized and attentive to details; ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong problem solving skills
Working knowledge of internal controls
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with peers across the finance organization
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Word
Proficient with tax provision and reporting software
Experience with or aptitude to work with systems and reporting tools including ERP systems, such as Oracle and HFM
Displays initiative and has the ability to improve processes and document work performed
Preferred
3 years Accounting or tax experience in public accounting or private industry
3 years Experience in income tax accounting and reporting for US GAAP (ASC 740)
3 years Experience with accounting systems and processes; demonstrated mindset of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process improvements
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams and with external auditors
Experience with multinational corporations a plus
Experience with tax provision software a plus
Certified public accountant preferred
Undergraduate in accounting, finance or business-related field preferred
Master's degree in taxation preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Family expansion reimbursement
Paid vacation from date of hire
Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
Eight paid holidays
Two personal days per year
Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
A discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
Incentivized emergency savings
Financial well-being tools
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
Student loan management resources
Access to other educational opportunities
Backup care
DACA reimbursement
Company
Starbucks
Starbucks is a restaurant chain that serves handcrafted ready-to-drink beverages, including coffee, tea, juices, and snack food items.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.65BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Pershing Square Capital Management
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2024-07-19Post Ipo Equity
2018-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $900M
Leadership Team
Brian R. Niccol
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Cathy R. Smith
CFO
Recent News
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