Tax Analyst
Listed on 2026-08-18
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Finance & Banking
Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting -
Accounting
Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting
** If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal.
Final date to receive applications: 08/31/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time # of Positions: 1 Job Type: Regular Job End Date:
Exemption Status: Exempt Pay Range: $89,668.80 - $ Annual Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description: Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Tax Analyst to join our Corporate Tax team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to safely provide our customers with the safe, reliable, and affordable energy they depend on.
What does a Tax Analyst do for us? Under general direction, the Tax Analyst prepares tax-related compliance filings, work papers, transaction analysis, and accounting entries on behalf of Idaho Power Company and IDACORP. Tax types include corporate income, ad valorem (property), kilowatt-hour, franchise, sales and use, public utility commission, possessory interest, fuel, vehicle use, irrigation, natural gas, and other miscellaneous taxes and fees.
In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state. A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE Knowledge of:
- Federal and state statutes (e.g. sales and use, property, federal and state income taxes)
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Authoritative guidance sources (e.g. IRC, Treasury Regulations)
- General ledger accounting
- ASC 740 (accounting and reporting for income taxes)
- Identification of permanent and temporary book-to-tax differences
- The principles of consolidation necessary for filing federal and state returns including the flow of a corporate tax return and how the forms are interrelated
- State apportionment factors
- Tax law structure
- Effective oral and written communication, proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, query tools and tax software
- Workpaper referencing techniques
- Meet deadlines
- Proficiently gather, organize, analyze, and communicate information
- Work independently and collaborate in a cross-functional team environment
- Adapt easily to change
- Watch for process improvements
- Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
- Perform several projects simultaneously
- Safeguard the use of sensitive and confidential information
- Work effectively in stressful situations
- 3 years public accounting tax experience with emphasis in business taxation
- Regulated utility accounting or tax experience
This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tax Analysts receive training in their specific area and perform progressively more difficult and responsible work. Advancement to Senior Tax Analyst is conditioned upon acquiring the necessary experience and demonstrating the ability to meet the qualifications and performance standards at that level.
The Tax Analyst is expected to attend 40 hours of continuing professional education annually to ensure a high level of knowledge and professional competence. Occasional travel with overnight stays. Extended work hours as necessary. #IPC1 Competencies: Communication, Continuous Learning, Decision Making, Initiating Action, Planning…
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