Tax Analyst - Tax Analyst Principal (Regulatory)

Job Posting End Date

03-31-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

The Tax Analyst is responsible for preparing and/or reviewing tax returns, work papers and analysis; preparing and/or reviewing forecast, budget and regulatory information; and, computing and/or reviewing and recording taxes.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and/or review complex federal, state and local tax returns, reports, estimates and work papers and analysis.
• Prepare and/or review analyses and work papers to support the monthly recording and reporting of tax accruals including the reconciliation of tax accrual accounts. Compute taxes for special studies, accrual vs. actual adjustments, and forecasts.
• Plan and organize the preparation and/or review of asset valuation schedules, special studies, projects, forecasts, budgets, analyses and regulatory proceeding schedules. Participate in discussions with tax administrators on related schedules and studies.
• Respond to business unit requests for tax information, generate tax information requests and provide tax requirements.
• Actively participate in the analysis, selection, maintenance and operation of tax systems for use in Tax Department processes and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the federal, state and local tax audit process including the preparation and review of responses to auditor questions, communication with internal and external auditors, and review and prepare responses to audit assessments.
• Research tax issues and/or questions and prepare written analysis and conclusions.
  
  
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Tax Analyst

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
  
  
  
  

Experience:

• One (1) year of total work experience in business, finance, or accounting disciplines with a minimum of one (1) year experience in tax functions.
  
  
  
  

Tax Analyst Senior

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
  
  
  
  

Work Experience:

• Three (3) years' of total work experience in business, finance, or accounting disciplines with a minimum of one (1) year experience in tax functions.
  
  
  
  

Tax Analyst Principal

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
  
  
  
  

Work Experience:

• Five (5) years' of total work experience in business, finance, or accounting disciplines with a minimum of three (3) years' experience in tax functions.
  
  
  
  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Professional certification (CPA, CMA, CIA) or Graduate Business Degree preferred.
• Physical demand level is Sedentary
  
  
  
  

Compensation: Hired based off skill set and years of experience.

• Tax Analyst (Grade5): $61,647 - $77,057
• Tax Analyst Senior (Grade 7): $85,081 - $106,354
• Tax Analyst Principal (Grade 8): $96,110 - $124,941
  
  
  
  

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$96,110.00-124,940.00 USD

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