Tax Senior Specialist, State and Local Tax TXU Energy : Texas Category: Accounting​/Finance

Job Summary

This direct entry exempt position requires a working knowledge of tax concepts, practices, and procedures and specialized knowledge of state and local tax laws.

• Assisting in the identification and documenting of tax return positions, especially as it pertains to the taxability of sales/use tax and gross receipts tax transactions throughout the company
• Analyzing complex accounting transactions to ensure appropriate tax treatment
• Supporting the quarterly and annual provision process and responding to questions and inquiries from the financial statement auditors
• Reviewing state tax returns and work papers for a complex group of legal entities
• Analyzing financial statements and other financial data, specifically as they relate to tax compliance and tax planning
• Performing technical tax research using electronic research services and generating documentation to support tax return filing positions and refund claims
• Monitoring state tax regulatory and legislative developments and assisting with the interpretation of the implications for the company
• Assisting the federal and state tax controversy team in responding to information document requests and analyzing data for ASC 450 purposes
• A problem‑solving mentality with a focus on continuous process improvements to better provide taxability analysis to the business units in an efficient manner as well as structuring solutions to minimize tax impacts where possible
• Further providing outstanding client service through responsiveness to questions and requests by the business units, including interaction with staff and departments throughout the organization

• Experienced gained through college degree programs and or certifications in Accounting, or related field, required
• 5 to 8+ years relevant experience and Big 4 accounting firm experience strongly preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and tax requirements and the underlying policy, practices and procedures of public companies
• Basic knowledge of tax return processes is required