Senior Tax Analyst, Tax Provision Tax

Position: Senior Tax Analyst, Tax Provision United States of America Tax
## Senior Tax Analyst, Tax Provision San Diego, California, United States of America Apply Now Find out how well you match with this jobJob ID3088323##
** Company:
** Qualcomm Incorporated##
** Job Area:
** Finance & Accounting Group, Finance & Accounting Group  Tax
** 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
** Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* 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.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* • Bachelor's degree.  
• 2+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.
Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

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