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Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.\nTAX ANALYST\nThe Tax Analyst will work closely with the Director, Tax in directing all aspects of the company’s domestic and international tax operations including tax planning, compliance/coordination related to federal tax, multi-state income taxes, sales and use tax, property tax, business license, and permits, managing federal and state tax audits, and various other informational reports fillings. You will also be responsible for the preparation of the annual tax provision and related memoranda for purposes of tax accounting in accordance with ASC 740.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nResponsible for providing necessary tax-related information to external tax advisors for federal and multi-state tax returns and preparation of quarterly estimates\nWork with external tax advisors in review and filing of federal and multi-state tax returns\nResponsible for preparation of the annual tax provision and overseeing the maintenance of major tax accounts in accordance with ASC 740, FIN 48, etc.\nAssist in managing all tax-related audits and relationships with external audit and external tax advisors\nPrepare and coordinate responses to notices and processing of refund checks from taxing authorities\nResponsible for multi-state income taxes, sales and use tax, property tax, business license and permits and various other informational reports fillings\nServe as a main contact for the company’s outside auditors and tax service providers on all tax matters, including compliance, key strategic projects and tax planning initiatives\nCommunicate with other business groups to explain tax impacts of business strategies\nIdentify and assist in implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance process efficiencies-e.g., tax fixed assets depreciation system\nAssist in developing and implementing tax strategies and initiatives\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, or business\n2+ years of combined tax experience in public accounting with tax accounting in accordance with ASC 740\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nPrior Big 4 experience\nCPA \nExpertise in income tax provisions and corporate income taxation, including federal tax and state & local tax; exposure to sales and use tax and other tax related filings\nAbility to interpret and apply technical tax and financial reporting requirements\nAbility to recommend and substantiate tax positions\nExperience dealing with taxing authorities\nExceptional communication and interpersonal skills\nAbility to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nThis position is based in Hawthorne, CA (Los Angeles area), and requires being onsite full-time - hybrid and remote work will not be considered\nWilling to work extended hours and/or weekends as necessary\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\nPay Range:\nLevel 1: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00\nLevel 2: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00\nYour actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.\nBase salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. 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