Sr Tax Analyst I

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Job Description
 

As a Sr Tax Analyst I, we are seeking a motivated and collaborative Senior Tax Analyst to join our corporate tax team. This role is ideal for a junior level tax professional (3–5 years) coming from public accounting who is eager to develop deep, hands-on experience across a broad set of tax disciplines.

We are especially interested in curious, high-initiative learners—professionals who not only want to build a strong technical tax foundation, but also want to deeply understand our business, products, supply chain, and financial drivers. The role will be a utility player supporting a wide range of tax accounting and compliance.

The ideal candidate thrives in a learning-oriented environment, asks thoughtful questions, and is excited by the opportunity to grow both tax expertise and business acumen through hands-on preparation and cross-functional exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Support quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax accounting

• Assist in cash tax and effective tax rate forecasting

• Perform core components of income tax compliance, including work papers, forms, and supporting documentation

• Partner with in-house tax subject matter experts to assist in preparation of a variety of tax products, including but not limited to indirect tax, operational transfer pricing, fixed asset tax ledgers, tax credit supporting workpapers, etc.

• Partner with senior team members to understand how tax interacts with the broader business

• Participate in identifying opportunities to streamline workpapers, improve data quality, and enhance process consistency

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, and external advisors to build both tax and business context.

Minimum Required Education and Years of Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and Five Years’ Experience OR

• Masters' Degree and Three Years’ Experience

Preferred Education & Experience

• 3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent strongly preferred)

• Solid foundational knowledge across domestic corporate income tax, tax accounting, and generalist tax concepts

• Demonstrated curiosity, willingness to ask “why,” and desire to learn how our business and products operate

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to navigate complex data sets and reconcile differences

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort structuring workpapers and large datasets

• Experience with OneSource corporate tax software plus

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

• Effective communicator with the ability to ask good questions, interpret guidance, and document work clearly

• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and interest in long-term development within corporate tax

People Leader Accountabilities: 

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams. 

• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose. 

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem. 

 

The salary range for this position is: $117,895.00 - $152,570.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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