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Tax Reporting and Analysis Prepares and maintains tax records, returns, reports and other related materials. Participates in the development and implementation of tax strategy. Devises legal means to minimize tax liability using thorough knowledge of tax laws and regulations. Recommends alternative tax treatments to alleviate or reduce tax burden.

*There is one position available, but we can hire at either the Senior or Princpal Level depending upon the qualifications and interview assessment of the successful candidate*

Principal Tax Analyst

Career Level: Specialist

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise

• Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices

• Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions

• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations

• May lead functional teams or projects

Senior Tax Analyst

Career Level: Career

• Requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise

• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions

• Works independently; receives minimal guidance

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Principal Tax Analyst Level

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning Leads the creation of tax strategies in alignment with the organization's financial strategy, including impacts to utility regulation; researches and documents the basis for tax positions to be taken by the organization in unusual or complex situations

Tax Process Support Performs research on complex utility tax and accounting issues; makes recommendations to management regarding alternatives available to the company

Preparation and Submission Leads preparation and review of income, sales and use and property tax returns; serves as a resource to help resolve escalated issues within the filings

Financial System Management Partners with Financial Systems team to define enhancements, determine the impact of system changes, etc. as needed

Internal Consultation Advises management regarding the tax impact of organization strategies and new laws on tax liabilities; participates on special projects teams as assigned

External Interaction Leads audits with various taxation authorities, providing follow-up or resolution as required

Compliance Leads preparation, review and analysis of tax information for inclusion in company financial statements

Senior Tax Analyst Level

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning Researches and recommends tax strategies in alignment with the organization's financial strategy, including impacts to utility regulation; researches and documents the basis for tax positions to be taken by the organization

Tax Process Support Performs tax research and planning, including review of effects of new legislation, tax court cases and new tax regulations and their potential impact to the company

Preparation and Submission Prepares and files required tax reporting, coordinating outsourced tax preparation work as needed; reviews work of other team members and researches/resolves issues or questions within the filings

Financial System Management Partners with Financial Systems team to ensure systems provided data necessary for accurate tax filings

Internal Consultation Prepares recommendations regarding the tax impact of organization strategies; researches the impact of the new laws on tax liabilities

External Interaction Participates in audits with various taxation authorities, providing follow-up or resolution as required

Compliance Researches tax accounting issues and drafts written support for company positions

Education/Experience/Certifications

Principal Tax Analyst

Education Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other related field or equivalent experience

Experience Typically eight or more years in related field Certifications, Licenses and Training

CPA preferred

Senior Tax Analyst

Education Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other related field or equivalent experience

Experience Typically five or more years in related field Certifications, Licenses and Training

CPA preferred

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Principal Tax Analyst

Functional Competencies

Expert knowledge of tax and compliance laws, regulations and practices

Advanced knowledge of other finance and accounting disciplines

Intermediate knowledge of financial systems and applications

Advanced knowledge of utility industry regulations

General Competencies

Intermediate knowledge of enterprise/business awareness

Advanced decision-making skills

Advanced negotiation skills

Advanced diplomacy skills Advanced organization and prioritization skills

Senior Tax Analyst

Functional Competencies

Advanced knowledge of tax and compliance laws, regulations and practices

Intermediate knowledge of other finance and accounting disciplines

Intermediate knowledge of financial systems and applications

Intermediate knowledge of utility industry regulations

General Competencies

Intermediate knowledge of enterprise/business awareness

Advanced decision-making skills

Intermediate negotiation skills

Intermediate diplomacy skills Advanced organization and prioritization skills

The following is the same for both Senior and Principal Level

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.)

Cognitive

Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

Demonstrates sound memory

Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance

Ability to work long hours when needed

Ability to consistently meet attendance policy and standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Physical Capabilities

Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)

Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Environment

Office

Compensation Range:

In addition, this position is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus. Actual total compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, and education

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