Tax Analyst

Company Qualcomm Incorporated General Summary Reporting to the Senior Manager, Tax Provision, this role supports the US-based tax provision team in the accounting for income taxes under ASC 740 for a large multinational public company. The Senior Tax Analyst will play a key role in the quarterly and annual income tax provision, financial reporting support, and process improvements, while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors. This role requires full-time onsite work in San Diego, CA (5 days per week). This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review foreign tax provision packages and consolidate results into the global provision. Prepare and support the quarterly and annual global income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations. Prepare, document, and analyze uncertain tax positions (UTPs). Prepare and review tax account reconciliations and roll‑forwards. Prepare quarterly reporting schedules supporting financial statement footnotes and disclosures (Form 10‑Q / 10‑K). Assist with effective tax rate (ETR) analysis, cash tax forecasting, and support for budgets and strategic planning. Support purchase accounting and discrete item analysis, including related journal entries. Support SOX compliance by maintaining documentation for tax‑related internal controls, including process flows and narratives. Proactively manage provision timelines and deliverables to meet close deadlines. Perform ad hoc modeling, analytics, and process improvement initiatives, including automation opportunities. Support tax provision systems, automation, and process improvements, partnering with Tax Technology, IT, and Finance to enhance efficiency and data quality. Build strong working relationships with Accounting, Finance, FP&A, Legal, and external advisors. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business (required). 3+ years of corporate tax experience in public accounting or a multinational corporation. Hands‑on experience with tax provision accounting (ASC 740) strongly preferred. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Alteryx a plus. Experience with tax provision software (e.g., ONESOURCE) preferred. CPA or progress toward CPA preferred. Preferred Skills & Attributes Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced close environment. Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the “big picture.” Clear written and verbal communication skills. Continuous improvement mindset and comfort working with complex data. Experience using automation, data analytics, or AI‑enabled tools to improve tax analysis, reporting, and processes. Why This Role Matters This position is a key contributor to the integrity of the company’s financial reporting and provides excellent visibility and development within the tax organization, with opportunities to expand responsibilities as the business evolves. Compensation $88,000.00 - $132,000.00 The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link. 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