Analyst, Tax

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
95K-105K Annually
Mid level
eCommerce • Food • Software
Instacart is the leading grocery technology company in North America
The Role
The Senior Analyst in Tax will support the company's indirect tax team, assist with global indirect tax audits, build relations with taxing authorities, conduct thorough tax research, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
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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.

Instacart is a Flex First team

There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work.

Overview


It's an exciting time to join our dynamic Tax team and be a part of the amazing growth the Company is experiencing!  We are seeking an Analyst to join our team and help support our indirect tax team. The ideal candidate will play a central role in defending audits, assist with special projects, have a keen eye for detail, and a strong ability to work collaboratively across various levels of an organization.


About the Role


  • Assist with global indirect tax audits by developing comprehensive audit strategies, engaging with auditors, and managing related activities including tracking P&L benefits/expenses.
  • Refine audit requests and respond promptly to tax authority information document requests (IDRs).
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with taxing authorities to effectively resolve outstanding audit issues.
  • Stay informed on global indirect tax legislation and guidance, and assist with tracking pertinent developments.
  • Conduct thorough global indirect tax research to support audit, compliance, and operational activities.
  • Prepare ASC 450 monthly reconciliations and quarterly reporting materials.
  • Analyze large datasets to draft detailed and precise IDR responses.
  • Identify potential process enhancements to address issues revealed during audits or other forms of diligence, and assist with their implementation.
  • Perform research and provide guidance on the taxability of new products and services.
  • Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and the broader tax team to ensure seamless tax operations and compliance.


About the Team

The Tax Team at Instacart is instrumental in optimizing the company's tax strategy by reducing overall tax expenses through effective planning, while ensuring compliance with all Corporate Income Tax and Sales and Use Tax regulations. The team includes specialized units: Tax Technology, Indirect Tax, Direct Tax, and Tax Project Management Office (PMO). Together, they collaborate extensively with departments such as Finance, Legal, Policy, Product, Engineering, and Business Development to ensure a robust and comprehensive approach to tax planning and compliance.


About You


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Advanced degree preferred).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools, with preferred experience in Alteryx and AI applications.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


Preferred Qualifications


  • Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA).
  • Proactive in tracking and understanding tax legislation changes impacting the organization.
  • Ability to build relationships with auditors.
  • Proficiency with Oracle, Atlassian Confluence/Jira or other project management tool experience.
  • A Master's degree in Taxation, Finance, or a related field to deepen technical expertise and strategic insight into global taxation.

Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here.

Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.
For US based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.

CA, NY, CT, NJ

$95,000$105,000 USD

WA

$91,000$101,000 USD

OR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, HI

$87,000$97,000 USD

All other states

$78,000$87,000 USD

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
3,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. The company partners with more than 1,500 national, regional, and local retail banners to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 85,000 stores across North America on the Instacart Marketplace. Instacart makes it possible for millions of people to get the groceries they need from the retailers they love, and for approximately 600,000 Instacart shoppers to earn by picking, packing and delivering orders on their own flexible schedule.

Why Work With Us

We provide the ingredients & inspiration for you to shape the career that nourishes you. Our team is building innovative solutions to never-before-solved business, technical, logistical, service, and creative challenges. If you're ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.

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Instacart Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

No matter where you choose to work-from our offices, from home, or a mix of both- Instacart employees have the same opportunities to grow their career

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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