Tax Analyst Associate - Indirect Taxes

** Job Posting End Date*
* 07-18-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

** Job Summary*
* The Tax Analyst Associate provides administrative and operational support to the tax team by managing routine filings, responding to internal and external requests, maintaining compliance-related documentation, and assisting with month-end close and audit activities. This role plays an important part in supporting accurate, timely tax processes and improving operational efficiency across the department.

This position offers the opportunity to support a dynamic tax operations function while contributing to compliance, reporting, and process efficiency efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to contribute to a team-focused environment.

** Job Description*
* ** What You'll Do:*
* + Respond to internal and external requests.

+ Maintain exemption certificate records and related documentation.

+ Assist with compiling data for a variety of internal and external requests, including forecasting, rate cases, Sarbanes Oxley and audits.

+ Support month-end close activities, including:
Monitoring task status and follow-up items, Performing balance sheet signoff support, Verifying account balances, etc.

+ Support tax registration preparation and filing activities.

+ Collaborate with analysts on special projects and ad hoc requests.

+ Support automation-related activities, including running bots for payments, packets, journal entries, and SharePoint processes.

+ Complete routine filings and related administrative tasks.

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* What We're Looking For:

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* Education:

+ Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

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Work Experience:

One (1) year in total work experience.

** Other Must Haves:*
* + Required License(s)/Certification(s):
Progress toward professional certification preferred.

+ Physical demand level is Sedentary.

** Where You'll Work:*
* + This is an On-Site role based out Canton, OH (or Columbus, OH.)

** What You'll Get:*
* + Salary Range between: $55,000-$65,000

+ Annual Bonus

+ 401(k) Match

+ AEP Pension

+ Comprehensive Benefits Package

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you.

** Compensation Data*
* ** Compensation Grade:*
* SP20-004

** Compensation Range:*
* $54,063.00 - $67,579.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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