Analyst in Tax Operations - Product Classification Services, Tax Engine

Description

Amazon is seeking a detail-oriented analyst to join the Tax Engine Operations team in Bratislava, as part of the Global Tax Engine team. Our organization powers tax calculation services for Amazon and thousands of marketplace merchants across multiple e-commerce platforms worldwide. We bring together tax professionals and software engineers to deliver accurate consumption tax calculations - from sales and use taxes to VAT and GST - ensuring every customer transaction is taxed correctly.
Why this role matters? Every day, millions of customers trust Amazon for their purchases. Behind each transaction, our team ensures tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions and marketplaces. Your work will directly impact customer experience and Amazon's ability to operate compliantly in markets worldwide.


Role Overview

This position focuses on two main areas of responsibility:
Product Classification for Tax You will conduct tax research and analysis across various product categories and jurisdictions to ensure accurate tax treatment. This includes supporting the maintenance of tax content and classification processes, working with data sources across multiple languages, and expanding data retrieval and analysis techniques to improve classification accuracy.
Tax Engine Operations and Initiatives You will support broader operational activities to ensure the tax calculation platform complies with local and global indirect tax laws. This includes participating in projects with tax compliance impact, supporting internal and external audits, contributing to process improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will work closely with local business partners and tax department colleagues across multiple marketplaces.
The purpose of both areas is to deliver excellence to customers by ensuring their purchases are taxed correctly and compliantly.


Key job responsibilities
* Support tax operations activities across multiple languages and utilize various data sources to ensure accuracy and compliance
* Conduct tax research and analysis across a wide range of categories and jurisdictions
* Support the maintenance of tax content and operational processes
* Participate in ongoing audit activities and support internal and external audits
* Expand and refine data retrieval and analysis techniques for improved accuracy
* Participate in team operational excellence programs and process improvements
* Maintain metrics and reporting for measuring process improvement
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide support for their specific needs
* Maintain effective cross-team cooperation and communication with direct manager and team leads, providing updates and feedback to support team efficiency

About the team
Mentorship & Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture Here at Amazon, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree
- Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, decisive, and self-motivated
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in analytical tasks or projects, working with data
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in customer-focused, cross-functional teams
- Thrives in fast-paced environments and excels under pressure
- Experience with Indirect Taxes or Legal Background would be beneficial but not required
- Proficiency in other languages would be an advantage

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The minimum gross base pay salary for this position is listed below. The base salary listed corresponds to working on a full time basis. For part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rated.

Amazon reserves the right to offer a higher base salary, depending on the candidate's skills, competencies, and experience. Amazon's package may include a sign on payment. In addition, the candidate may be eligible to participate in a restricted stock unit scheme operated independently by Amazon.com Inc. in USA. Your recruiting team will share final salary and any restricted stock unit scheme if applicable, depending on skills and requirements.

Company benefits apply subject to further terms, including annual membership in medical clinic, life insurance, retirement pension and career development.

See below the minimum gross base salary for this position: