Sr Tax Analyst

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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life‑changing scientific innovations.

As a Sr Tax Analyst I, we are seeking a motivated and collaborative Senior Tax Analyst to join our corporate tax team. This role is ideal for a junior level tax professional (3‑5 years) coming from public accounting who is eager to develop deep, hands‑on experience across a broad set of tax disciplines. We are especially interested in curious, high‑initiative learners who want to build a strong technical tax foundation and gain a deep understanding of our business, products, supply chain and financial drivers.

• Support quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax accounting
• Assist in cash tax and effective tax rate forecasting
• Perform core components of income tax compliance, including work papers, forms and supporting documentation
• Partner with in‑house tax subject matter experts to assist in the preparation of a variety of tax products, including indirect tax, operational transfer pricing, fixed asset tax ledgers, tax credit supporting work papers, etc.
• Partner with senior team members to understand how tax interacts with the broader business
• Participate in identifying opportunities to streamline work papers, improve data quality and enhance process consistency
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain and external advisors to build both tax and business context

• Bachelor’s Degree and Five Years’ Experience
• Master’s Degree and Three Years’ Experience

• 3‑5 years of tax experience in public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent strongly preferred)
• Solid foundational knowledge across domestic corporate income tax, tax accounting and generalist tax concepts
• Demonstrated curiosity, willingness to ask “why” and desire to learn how our business and products operate
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to navigate complex data sets and reconcile differences
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort structuring work papers and large data sets
• Experience with One Source corporate tax software plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Effective communicator with the ability to ask good questions, interpret guidance and document work clearly
• Self‑starter with a strong sense of ownership and interest in long‑term development within corporate tax

• Create inclusion, knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams
• Develop talent by understanding the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coaching them on performance and future potential; ensuring employees receive feedback and insights needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose
• Empower teams by connecting the team to the organization, aligning goals with purpose and objectives, and holding them to account; providing the support needed to remove barriers and connect the team to the broader ecosystem

The salary range for this position is: $ – $. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and long‑term incentives. The actual compensation will vary depending on experience, qualifications and location.

Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans*

Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status and other non‑job related characteristics.

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