What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counsel, Sales Tax position at Tesla?
What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Counsel or Analyst to join our global Tax department. We are a tax department committed to being Strategic Leaders and Trusted Partners who create a Great Place to Work. Our focus is to create value and mitigate risk to achieve Tesla’s purpose – “to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.”
What You'll Do
Support all aspects of indirect tax controversy matters in the United States and Canada, including managing audits, appeals, and litigation Conduct legal research and analysis, draft legal memoranda and briefs Provide insight into audit approach and enhance audit-readiness through validation and improvement of information and processes Strategically partner with stakeholders, including Tax, Trade, Legal, Policy, Finance/Accounting, and IT, to assess audit risk, correct compliance gaps, and establish/update company tax positions Support the business from an advisory perspective with respect to policy initiatives, legislative and regulatory developments, incentive opportunities, etc.
What You'll Bring
3 years of indirect tax experience with a law firm, accounting firm, or corporate tax/legal department CPA or J.D. and admission to at least one state Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self-starter who can organize, prioritize, and manage urgent and competing deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment Friendly and respectful individual who can build and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally Microsoft Excel skills a must. Preference for those with advanced data wrangling skills using Alteryx, Tableau, Knime, Power BI, etc.
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program
, Tesla
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Counsel or Analyst to join our global Tax department. We are a tax department committed to being Strategic Leaders and Trusted Partners who create a Great Place to Work. Our focus is to create value and mitigate risk to achieve Tesla’s purpose – “to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.”
What You'll Do
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
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