Senior, Tax Accountant

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, we provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations.

Responsible for the preparation of sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, and other returns. Prepare and review account reconciliations, journal entries, and payment disbursements. In addition, responsible for researching assigned transaction tax issues. Assist with special projects, transaction tax audits, and reverse audit requests for assigned states. Prepare and review tax exemption certificate requests and respond to internal stakeholders. Other work tasks as assigned by management.

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all assigned transaction tax returns, including related payment disbursements. Utilize tax return software and other technical applications to prepare tax returns and streamline the compliance process.
• Perform assigned account reconciliations and prepare journal entries; provide timely and adequate communication of transaction tax issues to Accounting & Reporting, Business Partners, and other impacted departments and/or areas of the company. Identify and communicate potential exposure, penalties, or interest.
• Implement departmental process improvements, initiatives/projects, other miscellaneous activities.
• Assist with acquisition and divestiture projects and requests.
• Provide tax research support for potential tax issues/topics/risks.
• Assist with One Source Indirect tax updates including full scope of testing and production updates.
• Assist with special projects, transaction tax audits, and reverse audit requests.
• Prepare and review tax exemption certificate requests and respond to internal stakeholders.
• Guide and mentor other staff for the development and training necessary to backfill this position. Available as an initial level of support for other staff (i.e., questions on compliance, taxability reviews, and account reconciliations).
• Proactively seek self-development by assisting management, by contributing to policy/practice development or changes, implementing changes, and maintaining a positive and collaborative environment.

• Strong written and oral communication skills with proven ability to interact effectively with internal customers, management, and external professionals (i.e., auditors).
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to lead/direct project teams/initiatives or effectively work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a high performing team.
• Willingness to multitask and work in a challenging environment.
• Intermediate experience with SAP or other ERP software preferred.
• Intermediate experience with Vertex Indirect Tax, One Source Indirect Tax, or other tax software preferred.
• Proficient with tax research.
• Prior experience in the utility industry and knowledge of regulatory accounting a plus.

• Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Tax Compliance.
• IPT or COST introductory course completion a plus.
• Hybrid work schedule 3 days in the office 2 days offsite.

Posted range is $70,.

Competitive salary and annual incentive pay, with opportunities for salary growth. Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs, and learning opportunities for professional growth.

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