Our public, growing, company based in Palo Alto ,
is looking for a strong Senior Tax Analyst to start ASAP! The role is working hybrid
at least two days a week (Tue, Wed). Highly preferred is someone passionate about joining Palantir and growing with the company long term.
Seeking a Senior Tax Analyst or Tax Manager
with progressive income tax experience
to support federal, state, and local tax compliance and review activities in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes technical review, accuracy, and ownership
, rather than heavy calculation from scratch.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Senior Tax Analyst, not a manager
- SaaS / Tech industry experience
- Fast-paced environment experience
- Motivated, vested, and interested in staying at Palantir long-term
- Persistent, courteous, collaborative, and detail-focused
- Comfortable reviewing Big 4–prepared work and pushing back when needed
- Duration:
6 months + with possibility to convert or extend
Work parameters : Hybrid at least two days a week (Tue, Wed).
Reason the role is open : New Headcount
Software : NetSuite
- Bachelor's degree in tax, accounting, or related field
- Solid knowledge of US Income Taxes
- 4-7+ years experience as a Tax Analyst/Senior Tax Analyst
- Ability to support a fast-paced tax function during peak compliance season.
- Ability to focus on income tax (especially state) with emphasis on review, audit support, and detailed workpaper analysis, rather than heavy calculations.
Critical Tasks (Top 3 Priorities)
- Strong experience with apportionment factor workpapers
- State income tax experience (must-have)
- Extremely detail-oriented; comfortable with large, complex Excel files
- Review detailed tax work prepared by PwC
- Support federal (1120) and state income tax compliance
- Review and validate:
- Taxable income (TI) workpapers
- State apportionment factor workpapers
- Large, complex Excel files
- Identify errors, inconsistencies, and issues in returns
- Assist with audit support
- Book tax-related entries as needed
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Review Federal, State, and Local income tax calculations , workpapers, and supporting schedules for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
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Identify errors, inconsistencies, and risks in tax filings and underlying workpapers
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Assist with preparation and review of supporting schedules , including:
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State estimates and extensions
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Apportionment factor workpapers
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Support local tax filings and reviews , including:
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Property tax
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Sales and use tax
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Provide audit support , including responding to tax notices and inquiries
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Research technical tax issues and propose practical, well-supported solutions
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Take ownership of assignments from start to finish , meeting deadlines with minimal oversight
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Strong technical income tax competency
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Proven ability to review complex calculations and spot errors or inconsistencies
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Highly detail-oriented
- Responsive and reliable
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Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Love-to-Have Qualities -
Proactive and highly motivated
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Strong organizational and time-management skills
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Clear, confident communicator
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Experience with Sales & Use Tax
