What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTANT TAX - SENIOR position at El Paso Brand?
COMPANY OVERVIEW
El Paso Electric (EPE) is a regional energy provider that is engaged in generation, transmission, and distribution service to power approximately 460,000 customers in a 10,000-square mile area of the Rio Grande Valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. We invite you to visit epelectric.com to learn more about EPE and our strategic initiatives. Join our EPE Team, and TOGETHER, we will transform the energy landscape.
DATE POSTED: December 20, 2024 CLOSING DATE: January 07, 2025
GRADE LEVEL: 53
DEPARTMENT: TAX ACCOUNTING
STARTING SALARY: $76,300 - $104,000 Salary is commensurate with experience.
JOB FAMILY SUMMARY PURPOSE
Under the direct supervision of the Manager – Tax Department performs various routine and/or assisting with the non-routine professional tax accounting functions of the Tax Department. Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations, review internal and external reports and ensures proper maintenance of tax records and the General Ledger systems and ensure proper application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Tax, advanced degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
5 years or more of experience
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without a reasonable accommodation that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Knowledge of Federal tax laws, rules, regulations and reporting procedures.
- Knowledge of the electric utility business preferred.
- Ability to operate personal computer, interpret laws, analyze information and prepare comprehensive taxation reports.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with officers, managers, fellow employees, and the general public.
- Ability to maintain a strong sense of propriety concerning confidential matters.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of tax data for various reports such as monthly internal financial reports, FERC Form 1 and E.E.I. statistical analysis report, and the filing of various tax reports.
- Prepares schedules to support state and local and/or federal tax returns.
- Prepares rate case schedules and discovery responses on taxes.
- Collaborates with Financial Planning in budgeting and forecasting tax related issues.
- Prepares special projects, research and analysis of tax issues.
- Prepares monthly tax entries to be recorded in the general ledgers.
- Prepares audit work papers on taxes.
- Reviews literature on public utility updates for issues directly affecting the Company from a tax accounting standpoint.
- Keeps abreast of changing tax regulations and internal policies.
- Participates in and/or prepares continuous training to other staff in tax activities, utilizing the applicable aforementioned department peripherals.
- Assist in documentation and enhancement of the data processing system utilizing the applicable aforementioned department peripherals.
- Prepares and/or reviews tax account reconciliations from tax returns to the General Ledger, utilizing the applicable aforementioned department peripherals.
- Complies with all applicable Company policies, procedures and code of ethics as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations to include employment, safety and environmental standards and regulations.
- Perform other related tasks that are not included but are within the context of the duties defined.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The incumbents in this classification are not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; primary work environment is typically an office or administrative nature.
- May work non-standard hours.
- May require travel to Company work sites.
- May require out of town travel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently, or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
- Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
- Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
- Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
- Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
- Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
- Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
- Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
- Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Visual acuity: Color, depth perception and field of vision to include measurement devices for close inspection and analysis.
If interested in applying for this position, you must apply on-line by 5:00 PM, January 07, 2025.
Salary : $76,300 - $104,000
