Tax/Accounting Analyst

Join a growing Gulf South energy utility providing essential natural gas service to hundreds of thousands of customers across Louisiana and Mississippi. With an expanding regulated utility platform and significant investment in critical energy infrastructure, the organization offers the stability of an established utility alongside meaningful opportunities for professional growth. This direct-hire opportunity offers compensation up to $85,000 and a New Orleans-based hybrid schedule with four days in the office and one day remote.

The Tax/Accounting Analyst will support tax accounting, reporting, and compliance activities across a complex, multi-jurisdictional regulated utility environment. This role suits an accounting professional with 1–5 years of experience who wants to build a long-term career in tax. Working across tax filings, accruals, reconciliations, audits, and financial close activities, this position offers hands-on exposure to both accounting and tax while supporting the organization's continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax accruals and maintain supporting calculations and workpapers.
• Prepare and file state and local tax returns, including sales and use tax filings.
• Support property tax reporting and compliance activities.
• Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to tax accounting.
• Prepare documentation and respond to information requests supporting tax audits.
• Monitor tax filing deadlines and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Research applicable tax regulations and requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain tax documentation, schedules, and supporting financial records.
• Support the development and improvement of tax processes and internal controls.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and other stakeholders on tax reporting and compliance requirements.
• Build knowledge of tax regulations, compliance requirements, and accounting practices through hands-on experience and independent research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 1–5 years of professional accounting and/or tax experience.
• Accounting experience with a demonstrated interest in developing a long-term career in tax will be considered.
• Experience with general ledger account reconciliations, financial close activities, or financial reporting.
• Experience preparing tax accruals or supporting tax filings preferred.
• Knowledge of state and local tax compliance processes preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with ERP or financial accounting systems.
• Exposure to state and local tax (SALT) requirements preferred.
• Utility, energy, or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Ability to independently research accounting and tax requirements and apply new concepts.
• Ability to work a four-day onsite/one-day remote hybrid schedule in New Orleans, LA.