What are the responsibilities and job description for the 26-145.B - Tax Accountant position at Hilcorp?
Job Objective
To provide support for the accounting, compliance, planning and audits related to the property tax function.
Essential Job Responsibilities
To provide support for the accounting, compliance, planning and audits related to the property tax function.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Perform property tax compliance functions with an emphasis in, but not limited to: AK, AL, CO, LA, NM, OH, PA, TX and WY.
- Support property tax accounting functions such as posting monthly accruals, property tax payments, and journal entries.
- Review data gathered from accounting and operational teams to identify all reportable activity and obsolescence factors.
- Prepare and timely file annual property tax returns to the proper assessing authorities.
- Review assessment notices for accuracy and participate in value discussions with the assessing authority.
- Evaluate, with the Property Tax Manager, where appeals are necessary.
- Assist in appeal preparation and, when applicable, attend appeal level hearings.
- Learn and maintain the property tax systems.
- Post noticed values in the property tax systems and calculate estimated tax liability.
- Participate in the formulation of strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize use of losses.
- Provide research and/or updates on new or proposed legislation, regulations and rulings in tax and related areas and advise on how to mitigate their impacts.
- Participate in the coordination of all external and internal tax related audits.
- Work closely with other accounting and operational areas to provide advice and consultation to satisfy customers’ needs and overall company objectives.
- Adhere to the company’s values – Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment and Innovation.
- Support company vision and mission.
- Adhere to established work schedule, attendance standards and be punctual to work and meetings.
- Maintain strong business relationships with assessors, collectors, customers and 3rd parties.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- Maintain employee confidence and protect operations, including intellectual properties, by keeping information confidential.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.
- One (1) year minimum experience in the oil and gas industry’s upstream and midstream sectors.
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
- Ability to accurately plan and analyze company information.
- Achievement oriented: Act Today, Not Tomorrow.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
- Strong business acumen.
- Ability to complete complex tasks without close supervision.
- Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
- Outstanding administrative and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex operational information into an organized and presentable manner.
- Proficient in the use and application of the following software:
- Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
- Preferred: Microsoft Office Access, SAP, or Enertia.
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university or college.
- Preferred: A degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or engineering.
- CMI, ASA, or CPA Preferred.