B - Tax Accountant

Job Objective

To provide support for the accounting, compliance, planning and audits related to the property tax function.

• Perform property tax compliance functions with an emphasis in, but not limited to: AK, AL, CO, LA, NM, OH, PA, TX and WY.
• Support property tax accounting functions such as posting monthly accruals, property tax payments, and journal entries.
• Review data gathered from accounting and operational teams to identify all reportable activity and obsolescence factors.
• Prepare and timely file annual property tax returns to the proper assessing authorities.
• Review assessment notices for accuracy and participate in value discussions with the assessing authority.
• Evaluate, with the Property Tax Manager, where appeals are necessary.
• Assist in appeal preparation and, when applicable, attend appeal level hearings.
• Learn and maintain the property tax systems.
• Post noticed values in the property tax systems and calculate estimated tax liability.
• Participate in the formulation of strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize use of losses.
• Provide research and/or updates on new or proposed legislation, regulations and rulings in tax and related areas and advise on how to mitigate their impacts.
• Participate in the coordination of all external and internal tax related audits.
• Work closely with other accounting and operational areas to provide advice and consultation to satisfy customers’ needs and overall company objectives.
• Adhere to the company’s values – Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment and Innovation.
• Support company vision and mission.
• Adhere to established work schedule, attendance standards and be punctual to work and meetings.
• Maintain strong business relationships with assessors, collectors, customers and 3rd parties.

• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect operations, including intellectual properties, by keeping information confidential.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.

• One (1) year minimum experience in the oil and gas industry’s upstream and midstream sectors.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• Ability to accurately plan and analyze company information.
• Achievement oriented:
  Act Today, Not Tomorrow.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Strong business acumen.
• Ability to complete complex tasks without close supervision.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Outstanding administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex operational information into an organized and presentable manner.
• Proficient in the use and application of the following software:
  • Required:
    
    Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
  • Preferred:
    Microsoft Office Access, SAP, or Enertia.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university or college.
• Preferred: A degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or engineering.

• CMI, ASA, or CPA Preferred.