Senior Indirect Tax Analyst, Global Indirect Tax (Hybrid - Seattle Based)

Job Summary and Mission

This position contributes to Starbucks' success by performing complex or new indirect tax responsibilities for designated business channels and activities with minimal direction. For sales tax, value added tax (e.g. GST), gross receipts tax, and other indirect taxes and regulatory fees in the US and Canada, it includes a combination of tax planning, research, analysis, audits, reporting, projects, and cross-functional business and systems involvement to ensure Starbucks compliance with tax laws and to minimize overall tax liabilities. Additionally, the position contributes to error risk analysis and continuous improvements for the applicable areas of responsibility.

Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Tax Policy

• Monitors changes in laws and rates and stays technically current to support tax requirements. Performs legal research and clearly communicates verbally and in writing recommended business application, impacts, or changes to Starbucks tax policies or practices.

• Planning and Projects

• Evaluates changes to tax planning, policies, or business activities and explains financial and operational benefits, risks, and costs of opportunities to managers. May lead or support special projects as assigned.

• Tax Audits

• Assists with and may conduct tax audits and tax refund/credit reviews. Assists with the analysis of audit methods and sampling techniques, prepares documentation required, assists with evaluating possible or proposed adjustments, and identifies and recommends actions to resolve issues.

• Tax Calculations and Analysis

• Prepares complex tax calculations, work papers, journal entries, and reconciliations required for accurate tax reporting. Performs trend, variance, and risk analysis and communicates issues or changes. Effectively utilizes internal systems and reporting tools for recurring and ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support business and tax requirements and decisions.

• Tax Returns

• Prepares or reviews tax returns, payments, or provides required information to external service providers. Works with tax jurisdictions and/or service providers to resolve issues and improve the processes.

• Business Partnership

• Engages with business and other functions regarding existing or new business activities and tax requirements. Provides tax guidance to influence decisions and involves broader indirect tax team or manager as needed.

• Internal/External Key Contact

• Manages working relationships with internal teams and external customers, suppliers, service providers and tax authorities regarding tax requirements and issues. Acts as the main point of contact for specific teams or responsibilities. Creates and maintains procedure documentation for use by tax and non-tax partners. Clearly communicates progress or issues to managers.

• Business Systems Tax Requirements

• May determine, maintain or review tax requirements, tax classifications, exemptions, rules, rates and tax updates for business, finance or tax systems to ensures usability of systems and data for tax purposes. Identifies opportunities for improvements and performs troubleshooting, testing, documenting, and works with cross-functional teams.

• Team

• Collaborates across indirect tax function and with other teams on business or tax changes and impacts. Assists with training and supervision of less experienced team members and facilitates cross training amongst the team.

We'd love to hear from people with:

• Progressive experience with multi-jurisdictional indirect tax responsibilities. 3-5 yrs

• Experience utilizing finance/accounting systems and reporting tools for required data for tax purposes. 3-5 yrs

• Indirect tax regulatory research, interpretation, and application to business activities. 3 yrs

• Indirect tax requirements for business or tax systems, including, rules, classifications, and rate support. 1 yr

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in accounting, business or finance or other related fields

• JD or masters/graduate degree in tax, law, business preferred (or candidate)

• Certified Public Accountant, licensed attorney and/or Institute of Professionals in Taxation CMI certification preferred (or candidate)

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to 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, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners 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, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 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, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

• If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.