Tax Analyst

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.

Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location:

This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson, MI.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).  GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Tax Analyst will prepare and support property, sales and use, and other indirect tax returns;

assist with indirect tax audits, systems, internal controls, tax data analysis, and process improvement activities; and support timely and accurate indirect tax compliance and reporting. The Tax Analyst may also assist with accurate accounting, reporting and compliance with tax law including federal, state, and local corporate tax filings. This position will also research tax issues and questions and prepare written analysis and conclusions and respond to business units’ requests for tax information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare and support property tax functions, including filing personal property returns, analyzing real and personal property assessments, paying tax bills, calculating monthly accruals, and supporting annual budgets.

Prepare and support sales and use tax and other indirect tax functions, including filing returns, reviewing transaction taxability, maintaining tax exemption certificates, reconciling liabilities, and supporting tax payments.

Research indirect tax issues for business units and summarize findings and recommended next steps for review.

Respond to indirect tax information requests from leadership, business units, and other internal departments.

Assist with sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect tax audits by preparing documentation, gathering support, and responding to routine notices from tax authorities.

Participate in the operation and enhancement of indirect tax systems and support process improvement initiatives.

Post necessary journal entries and run general ledger reports/queries

Ensure all tax reports reconcile to accounting records, returns are prepared accurately, and filings are made timely

Perform internal control responsibilities related to accounting for income taxes and compliance filings

Use critical thinking to investigate and anticipate possible tax and reporting requirements to maximize benefits across the company

Communicate effectively with state and federal tax agencies to research and resolve moderate jurisdictional tax notices

Other duties as assigned or may be necessary KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESFamiliarity with SAP, Power Plan fixed asset subledgers and Power Plan property tax module.

Advaniced knowledge of property tax caluation techniques, assesment procedures, jurisdictional tax procedures, local market conditions and other processes pertinent to state/local property taxation.

Tax experience gained in public accounting and/or industry with strong…