Tax Analyst

About This Role

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. The Tax Analyst will prepare income tax provisions, federal and state income tax returns, and support tax accounting reconciliations and deferred tax calculations. They will also assist with regulatory reporting, tax depreciation, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare income tax provisions in accordance with ASC740 and ASC980
• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns and supporting workpapers
• Support tax accounting reconciliations, deferred tax calculations, and related analyses
• Assist the Tax Controversy Group with tax audit and information requests from taxing authorities
• Prepare quarterly and annual Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Form 1 filings, including tax-related schedules and supporting documentation
• Prepare and support Transmission Formula Rate True-Up and Projection filings
• Research and analyze regulatory requirements to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Calculate tax depreciation
• Prepare basis reconciliations
• Perform gain/loss calculations related to asset dispositions
• Reconcile fixed asset and tax depreciation data across systems
• Assist with the preparation of tax forecasts, budgets, and projected cash tax analyses
• Support modeling and analysis of tax impacts related to business transactions, capital investments, and operational initiatives
• Provide analytical support for tax planning and financial reporting activities
• Identify opportunities to improve existing tax and reporting processes through automation, technology, and innovation
• Develop and maintain analytical tools, dashboards, and reporting solutions utilizing Alteryx and other technology platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and system integration
• 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