Tax Analyst

Semi-conductor manufacturing company looking for a Tax Analyst SME who can support their tax team in federal and state laws research! Great opportunity to work for a large company!

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in taxation, accounting, finance, or any other related field of study

5 years of corporate tax experience with an emphasis in federal and state laws

Extensive experience with tax law research and presentation to stakeholders and higher-level management

Experience with tax filing software

Job Description

As a Tax Analyst, you will serve as an internal tax advisor, interpreting U.S. tax law, assessing business proposals, and providing strategic guidance. Your primary focus will be on research, analysis, and communication, rather than tax return preparation.

Responsibilities Include

Tax Research & Analysis

• Conduct deep research on federal, state, local, and (if applicable) international tax laws, regulations, rulings, and case law.
• Monitor legislative changes, IRS guidance, state DOR updates, and relevant court decisions; summarize implications for the business.
• Prepare technical memos, position papers, and decision-ready briefs with citations and recommended actions.
• Support tax planning, modeling, and risk assessments for business initiatives (e.g., new products, entity changes, cross-border transactions).
  
  

Presentations & Stakeholder Communication

• Develop and deliver clear, engaging presentations to Finance, Leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Translate complex tax issues into plain language, including visuals, scenarios, and decision trees.
• Create training decks and lead lunch‑and‑learns or workshops on relevant tax topics.
  
  

Compliance & Documentation

• Assist with tax compliance by providing research-backed positions and documentation to support filings.
• Maintain a central library of research notes, citations, rulings, and internal guidance.
• Support audit defense with research, documentation, and presentation materials for external auditors and tax authorities.
  
  

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with Accounting on tax provision questions (ASC 740), journal entries, and reconciling tax-sensitive accounts.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, and Operations on tax implications of contracts, compensation, sales/use tax, and nexus analyses.
• Contribute to process improvements—templates, standards, and tax knowledge management.
  
  

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chandler, AZ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $63.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chandler,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.