Senior Tax Analyst, Sales & Use Tax

Requisition ID : 85132 NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest producer of renewable energy from wind and solar, and a global leader in battery storage. We offer energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact and create a cleaner future? Join our innovative, world-class team today!Position Specific DescriptionThe Senior Indirect Tax Analyst specializing in Sales Tax at NextEra Energy will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with state and local tax regulations. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for managing comprehensive sales tax filings, supporting business needs, performing tax and incentive research, supporting audit activities, and maintaining our tax engine. This position requires a thorough understanding of tax laws and regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.In this role you will perform comprehensive financial and transactional analysis, support indirect tax audits, complete moderate to complex compliance filings, and raise compliance issues to the Tax Manager. Additionally, you will participate in and oversee various projects, including process improvement initiatives. This position demands proficiency in handling large datasets, advanced analytical tools, and a strong understanding of indirect tax regulations.Primary duties can include but are not limited to the following :

• Prepare and file monthly sales and use, municipal utility, franchise, gross receipts, and motor fuel tax returns.
• Conduct detailed tax research and analysis to interpret and apply tax laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and policies, and assess their impact to the company.
• Resolve business issues and requests that require specialized attention.
• Effectively communicate tax guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct detailed financial and transactional analysis
• Assist with the preparation of data for sales tax audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in sales and utility tax compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sales and utility tax requirements into business processes.
• Develop and maintain tax compliance procedures and documentation.Preferred Qualifications :
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field. CPA, MST, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance. Preferably in energy, fuel or construction industries.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and filing tax returns, conducting tax research, and supporting tax audits.
• Strong knowledge of state and local sales and use tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• SAP and Vertex experience preferred.
• Experience with financial and tax software such as SAP, Vertex, Avalara, and Blackline.
• Competence in using tax research tools and databases.Skills & Competencies :
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively articulate and present complex tax concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a dynamic team environment.
• Willingness to adapt to changing tax laws and business processes.
• Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and integrity in all tax-related activities.Job OverviewThis job is responsible for the more complex projects associated with the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of all or specifically assigned tax returns, complex separate company corporate income tax and partnership tax returns and consolidated tax returns and related reports. Employees in this role may provide functional advice or training to less-experienced tax accountants.Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Assists in developing tax structures and strategies that defer, minimize, or eliminate foreign and U.S. taxes on existing and prospective company investments
• Monitors all tax compliance activities and exposures, including tax return preparation and reporting, and the status of local audits and dispute resolution proceedings
• Conducts financial and economic analyses
• Develops and prepares the organization's financial plans and budgets, and interpreting financial reports and tax returns
• Performs other job-related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications
• Bachelor's - Degree
• Experience : 4 yearsPreferred Qualifications
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Master's - Accounting / FinanceNextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.Employee Group : ExemptEmployee Type : Full TimeJob Category : Finance, Accounting & Business AnalyticsOrganization : NextEra Energy Resources, LLC Relocation Provided : Yes, if applicableNextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.#LI-CC2