Tax Consultant

Tax Consultant 2 or 3

Non-Union Position

Tax Management Staff;
Portland, Oregon (US-OR)

Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents.

Regular FT, Exempt

Posting # 5434

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.

In addition to environmental stewardship, we’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

• Accounting for Income Taxes – Plan, prepare, and maintain documentation for the income tax provision under ASC 740 and related regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial reporting requirements.
• Tax Reporting and Regulatory Support – Prepare and file income and indirect tax returns, including estimates, extensions, elections, and supporting schedules. Contribute to regulatory filings and provide guidance to subsidiaries and affiliates on reporting matters.
• Organizational Support – Deliver timely tax updates and address the needs of internal stakeholders such as finance, accounting, treasury, investor relations, government affairs, rates and regulatory, legal, and business development teams.
• Research & Technical Monitoring – Monitor changes in tax law, regulations, judicial outcomes, and industry trends; research tax issues; and provide practical recommendations.
• External Relationships – Manage interactions with taxing and regulatory authorities, including responses to inquiries and strategic resolution planning.
• Technology & Process Improvement – Implement and support tax technology, automation, and data improvement initiatives.
• Professional Development & Administration – Build team technical capabilities, cross‑functional tax education, and continuous improvement of team performance and efficiency.

• Provision Support – Assist in preparing income tax provisions and related work papers, including forecasts and internal control considerations.
• Tax Compliance – Prepare or review income and indirect tax returns, supporting schedules, documentation, estimates, and extensions. Provide oversight and guidance to business segments on local tax matters.
• Research & Analysis – Gather data, perform initial analysis, draft summaries of findings, and recommend conclusions for tax research projects.
• Regulatory Interaction – Contribute to the preparation of regulatory utility filings and assist in responding to inquiries from taxing authorities, including developing resolution strategies.
• Process & Technology Initiatives – Participate in projects aimed at improving data quality, automation, and reporting processes.
• Collaboration & Development – Work closely with team members on professional development initiatives, share knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business or related field
• 5 to 7 years of progressive corporate income tax and tax accounting experience (prefer 4 to 5 of those years in public accounting). Additional years of experience required for a level 3 position.
• Prefer active Certified Public Accountant license
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and review a provision for income taxes under US GAAP
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to prepare a US federal consolidated income tax return and related state consolidated or combined returns, including supporting documentation
• Working knowledge of current domestic federal and state laws and regulations governing corporate income taxes
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and the journal entry process, including how entries flow through the general ledger and trial balance, with the…