Sr Tax Analyst I

Sr Tax Analyst I

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As a Sr Tax Analyst I at Gilead you will...

The position works closely with and reports to the State Tax Senior Manager and Senior Director of State Tax. The role is well suited for a detail oriented SALT professional who enjoys owning day to day tax processes, working directly with data and filings, and developing deep operational knowledge across multiple state tax types within a collaborative and mentorship driven environment.

State Tax Senior Analyst in Foster City, California. This role is a hands on, processing oriented position with core responsibility for executing and managing state income/franchise tax, sales and use tax, and property tax filings and related compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and support state income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, and property tax compliance activities, including returns, extensions, estimates, and related workpapers.
• Compile, reconcile, and validate data required for state tax compliance, including apportionment data, tax base calculations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain detailed workpapers and filing documentation to support returns, audits, and internal review.
• Support state tax accounting and provision processes, including return‑to‑provision analysis and FIN 48 documentation.
• Manage ongoing compliance calendars, filing deadlines, extensions, and estimated payment processes.
• Assist with state tax audits and controversy matters, including gathering data, preparing responses to information requests, and tracking audit items.
• Utilize OneSource and perform advanced Excel‑based modeling, reconciliations, and data analysis to support compliance accuracy and efficiency.
• Support state tax planning initiatives through modeling, research, and implementation assistance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Treasury, and business partners to support transactions and ongoing operations.

Basic qualifications:

• 5+ Years with BS/BA
• 3+ Years with MS/MA

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in state and local tax compliance, processing, or filings, in public accounting, industry, or a combination of both.
• Direct experience preparing or reviewing state income/franchise, sales and use, and/or property tax returns.
• Strong working knowledge and practical experience with OneSource.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex formulas, reconciliations, and large data sets.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage high‑volume, deadline‑driven processes accurately.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting state tax audits or controversy preferred.
• CPA, JD, MST, or progress toward one of these credentials is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Execution‑focused, organized, and comfortable owning end‑to‑end tax processes.
• Open communicator who works effectively with managers and senior leadership.
• Enthusiastic about building a long‑term career in SALT through hands‑on experience.
• Detail‑oriented, dependable, and process‑minded, with a practical business perspective.

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*.

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