Tax Analyst

Tax Analyst

Florida Power & Light (Next Era Energy) is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to approximately 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we set new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!

We are seeking a Tax Analyst as a key member of the Tax Forecast team. This position will help ensure that Next Era Energy, Inc. remains “Best in Class” by continuing to drive quality and efficiency of our income tax forecasting and reporting processes.

• Prepare tax forecast cycle deliverables for monthly and quarterly reporting
• Develop and prepare financial models related to business development initiatives
• Partner with other members of Tax Operations to identify and explain variances from actuals
• Partner with members of Finance, Business Management and Business Development teams to enhance income tax analytics and benefits in project modeling
• Work on cross‑functional projects to enhance income tax benefits across the business portfolio
• Drive implementation of tax technology tools and data management solutions to automate and reduce risk related to forecasting
• Analyze key aspects of the tax forecasting process and related effects on net income and cash tax flow
• Develop and prepare financial models to estimate tax consequences of transactions
• Work closely on tax strategic initiative projects to streamline and enhance forecasted tax provision calculations

• Well‑developed analytical and commercial skills with the ability to identify and document issues and proposed resolutions
• Prepare executive communications on financial impacts of key decisions
• Ability to perform analysis on data and macro‑economic trends to enhance business decisions
• Strong computer skills with a focus on analytical and research tools including SAP, Business Warehouse, advanced Excel, Power Query / Alteryx or similar platforms
• Desire to seek new and challenging tasks – self‑starter mentality

This job is responsible for moderate to complex projects associated with the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of all or specifically assigned tax returns, separate company corporate income tax and partnership tax returns, consolidated tax returns and related reports.

• Prepare and review federal/state/local income tax returns, schedules, extensions and payment estimates in line with the company’s tax filing calendar
• Conduct financial and economic analyses, developing and preparing the organization’s financial plans and budgets and interpreting financial reports and tax returns
• Research inquiries from government agencies regarding filings, compliance, and other claims
• Prepare tax calculations to support tax controversy analyses
• Conduct tax assumptions in project models
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience:
  
  2+ years

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Master’s – Accounting / Finance
• Tax Compliance
• Tax Research

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group:
Exempt

Employee Type:
Full Time

Job Category:
Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics

Organization:
Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided:
Yes, if applicable

Entry level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Utilities

Next Era Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Next Era Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer…