Primary Function of Position: The Senior Tax Analyst will be a key member of Intuitive's global tax operations team, assisting in the global tax provision and tax compliance functions, as well as supporting the transformation of the tax function to scale for growth, which includes tax technology adoption, process simplification and standardization, and effective use of data and technology. Roles & Responsibilities: Support the U.S. federal tax compliance function, including preparation of the federal income tax return, extensions and payments, and review of tax return forms.  Support the worldwide tax provision function, including preparation of book-to-tax differences, supporting workpapers, tax account reconciliations, return-to-provision adjustments, and other related items.  Calculate book-to-tax differences and maintain related deferred tax balances, including those associated with stock-based compensation (NQSOs, RSUs, ESPP, etc.).  Calculate and maintain book-to-tax differences for fixed assets and intangible assets, and prepare related reconciliations for quarterly and annual tax provision and tax return purposes.  Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures, including, but not limited to, recording tax accruals and other tax-related journal entries using SAP.  Perform tax-related accounting procedures, including, but not limited to, analysis of new GL accounts and cost centers.  Work closely with FP&A, Accounting, and other Finance stakeholders to gather and reconcile data required to prepare the corporate income tax provision and returns.  Maintain process documentation and adhere to established controls and procedures.  Evaluate and leverage AI tools and automation solutions to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of tax compliance, provision, and reporting processes.   Perform technical tax and accounting research and assist in analyzing the impact of tax law changes.  Assist with other tax operations projects, as necessary.