What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Analyst (Or Higher; Hybrid) position at Sempra?
Sempra: Where opportunity powers impact
At Sempra, we tackle the biggest energy challenges that face our industry. Our high-performing team leverages the full capabilities of our organization to serve 40 million consumers across North America. By collaborating and challenging one another across multiple disciplines, we inspire our best work, ideas and innovation. From increasing liquified natural gas (LNG) capacities to reducing carbon emissions to helping people prepare for the realities of climate change, we are committed to building a better energy future for all.
Primary Purpose
This position will provide tax expertise for specific functional or business tax activities. In general, a Tax Analyst will: (1) complete filing requirements and financial statement tax disclosures on a timely and accurate basis for the regulated and unregulated businesses, (2) assist in the tax and/or financial statement audits of the company and its subsidiaries, (3) analyze and quantify any tax impact to the company of current tax law and proposed tax legislation, (4) research tax positions under the direction and guidance of senior tax members, and (5) identify favorable or simplified alternative reporting positions for assigned entities and tasks.
Duties And Responsibilities
Incumbents will focus on aspects of both Tax Accounting and Tax Compliance.
Responsibilities Are As Follows For Each Specialty
Education
The following are required:
Tax Total Rewards Philosophy
Sempra strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.
Sempra offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.
At Sempra, we tackle the biggest energy challenges that face our industry. Our high-performing team leverages the full capabilities of our organization to serve 40 million consumers across North America. By collaborating and challenging one another across multiple disciplines, we inspire our best work, ideas and innovation. From increasing liquified natural gas (LNG) capacities to reducing carbon emissions to helping people prepare for the realities of climate change, we are committed to building a better energy future for all.
Primary Purpose
This position will provide tax expertise for specific functional or business tax activities. In general, a Tax Analyst will: (1) complete filing requirements and financial statement tax disclosures on a timely and accurate basis for the regulated and unregulated businesses, (2) assist in the tax and/or financial statement audits of the company and its subsidiaries, (3) analyze and quantify any tax impact to the company of current tax law and proposed tax legislation, (4) research tax positions under the direction and guidance of senior tax members, and (5) identify favorable or simplified alternative reporting positions for assigned entities and tasks.
Duties And Responsibilities
Incumbents will focus on aspects of both Tax Accounting and Tax Compliance.
Responsibilities Are As Follows For Each Specialty
- Prepares tax returns and estimated tax payments, including corporations, partnerships, exempt organizations, trusts, pension plans and limited liability companies.
- Performs tax accounting (ASC 740) for the company and its subsidiaries, including financial statement and regulatory tax disclosures.
- Calculates tax adjustments (e.g., determining book/tax differences and permanent and temporary differences) for the financial forecasting and strategic planning for entities and projects.
- Maintains awareness of existing and emerging tax laws, GAAP, and SEC regulations, particularly to how they apply to assigned entities and tasks, including researching and quantifying any impact to the company’s financial statements.
- Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the industry and the business; and develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders.
- Identifies, researches, quantifies, and effectively communicates tax accounting treatment for the tax provision, planning strategies and income tax positions taken on the tax returns for assigned entities and projects.
- Responds to the financial statement auditor’s and taxing authority, auditor's information data requests and notice of proposed adjustments to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).
Education
- A bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration is required.
- A master's degree in tax or accounting is preferred.
- 3 years of tax experience, preferably with a large CPA firm/corporate tax department is required.
The following are required:
- Solid working knowledge in at least one of the following tax functions: domestic corporate compliance, audit, tax accounting, regulatory, and property tax.
- Requires proficiency in computer software applications including Microsoft Excel and Word, SAP (or similar GL system), and tax systems (e.g., Corp Tax, PowerPlan, and OneSource Tax Provision). Understanding and application of Alteryx (or other ETL) would be a plus.
- Basic tax research skills and experience using tax research tools, such as RIA Checkpoint, BNA, or CCH.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills and basic project management and presentation skills are required.
- Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.
- We offer a hybrid work environment. Although the schedule may vary, typically this will allow you to work from the office three days per week.
- Master’s degree in tax or accounting and/or CPA license is preferred.
Tax Total Rewards Philosophy
Sempra strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.
Sempra offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.
