Job Details

Basic Purpose

Responsible for tax compliance of Company's various taxes, including but not limited to PowerPlant depreciation and deferred tax system application, income tax accrual, preparation of the annual tax return, assistance with preparation of the 10-year tax forecast, preparation of franchise and property tax filings, and regulatory filings.

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Participates in the preparation of the property-related side of Company's income tax compliance. Duties include the utilization of the PowerTax system, which calculates the book-tax depreciation differences utilized in Company's provision, tax return, Form 10Q and 10Ks, monthly regulatory reports, including general rate case reports, and forecast.

Assists with and/or prepares the following

• Monthly, quarterly and yearly income tax accrual under FAS109 principles, including 10Q and 10K filings, associated roll forward schedules and reconciliations, fluxuations reports, and other supporting documentation required for the process
• Monthly regulatory reports
• Yearly income tax return (Federal and State)
• Quarterly estimated tax payments
• General rate case schedules
• Property and franchise monthly tax accruals and filings, as needed
• Yearly forecast, including reconciliation of actual to plan
• FERC Form 1 & 2 (annual filing)
• Information data requests (IDRs) received as well as assistance with other audits.
• Tax research memos, as applicable.
• Assists in the preparation of any new tax legislation and in development of tax policy.

Identifies potential tax issues, opportunities for tax savings, and ways to make assigned tax compliance more efficient.

Establishes and maintains work relationships within the department and the company.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in accounting, finance, business, or related field and 4 years of related accounting or tax experience.

Candidates that do not possess a bachelor's degree must have a minimum of 6 years of related accounting or tax experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of

• Federal and state tax laws, accounting and company operations
• Mergers and acquisitions
• The company's business processes
• Understanding of key policies, skills and procedures in functional and related areas of work.

Skills such as

• Organizational, planning, adaptable and accepting of change, communication, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and creative thinking
• Prioritization and handling multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Ability to interact with company personnel.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-pressured environment
• Ability to provide accurate input into the budget process and contribute to meeting the actual targets