If you enjoy diversity in the work that you do, and you like making an impact on both the company and the communities they do business in, then this opportunity should be a good fit for your career.  Our client is a leader in the Energy Sector and has an opening for a Senior Tax Specialist. In this role, you will be involved with tax filings for Gross Receipts, Fuel, Franchise, State and Local and Property taxes. 

The tax team is made up of 10 professionals, many who began their career with Big-4 Accounting Firms. You will have the chance to get a taste of some special projects in the international tax arena by partnering with their parent company. 

The team is in a transformational stage, where they are implementing new business processes and automation. Your ideas and experience are welcome to form the future of tax reporting for this regulated industry.  

The role is in Washington, DC, and offers some WFH opportunities once established in your position.

Responsibilities

• Reviews information from the jurisdiction and tax research software for rate or other law changes effective dates.
• Take a set of facts, research the applicable tax laws, develop an appropriate tax strategy and present it to management.
• Participate in SALT aspects of transactions, including due diligence.
• Pursue SALT savings opportunities including reverse audits and credits/incentives/grants
• Partner with the business to identify and address SALT considerations/opportunities relating to operational initiatives.
• For all taxes mentioned above, initiates electronic payments for approval online and through the Company’s payment system with supporting calculations and source references.
• Audit - Provide audit support for governmental audits related to all taxes mentioned above, manage external tax auditor relations, maintain/develop a schedule that tracks the status and issues of each audit, work with various groups to implement any changes resulting from completed audits, assist with Audit negotiations, assist with calculations for both planning and audit.
• Reconciles general tax general ledger accounts, identifies discrepancies, and proposes corrective entries.
• Prepares underlying tax accrual data, prepares and posts journal entries for monthly closes.
• Recommends process improvements that relate to the duties of the position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tax accounting, preferably with the Big 4 or in a corporate setting
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply tax statutes
• CPA or master’s in taxation preferred
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate business transactions and communicate the corresponding tax implications
• Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office (intermediate level Word, PowerPoint and Excel, common ERP applications, query and reporting tools, etc.), to share, retrieve, research and present business information. Ability to use the latest analytical software to drive automation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with business partners, supervisors and peers. Places the team success above individual achievement
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks independently and under tight timelines. Multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to logically analyze business problems.
• Demonstrated ability to logically and concisely present diverse ideas, both verbally and in writing.
• Utility industry experience is preferred.

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is between $90,000 and $125,000, based on experience and certifications.

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