Senior Tax Analyst

Description

• Assist with preparation of NRG federal income tax returns, state corporate income and franchise tax returns, international tax forms
• Support and implement process and technology improvement initiatives
• Perform special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested
• Assist with preparation of NRG annual and /or quarterly US income tax provision and tax basis balance sheet
• Proactively develops and implements improved processes to minimize income tax risk and enhance internal controls
• Calculate book-to-tax adjustments for the tax provision and reconcile related deferred tax balances for temporary differences
• Assists internal and external auditors with information requests and explanations as needed
• Preparation of apportionment methods and data for state filings and calculation of proper tax base for state franchise taxes
• Calculation of estimated payments and filings, taxable income forecasts, tax allocation schedules and research of federal, state and international tax issues
• Draft responses to state tax inquiries; draft responses to Notices of Proposed Adjustments
• Analysis of changes to federal, state and international tax laws
• Analyzing & maintaining tax accounts, balances and related reconciliations

Requirements

• Communicates with clarity, both orally and in writing
• Strong team player who is able to partner with others in a team-oriented environment within and outside of Tax function
• Master’s in Tax and/or CPA preferred
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required
• Organized and flexible - ability to manage multiple projects/assignments, while meeting deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, vlookup, hlookup formulas, etc.)
• Working knowledge of ASC 740 (SFAS109, FIN18, FIN48) and SOX404
• Minimum 4 years of corporate income tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax department
• Degree in Information Systems and/or experience in Tax Technology is a plus
• Active learner - able to enhance personal, professional and business growth through new knowledge and experiences; promotes learning from industry best practices
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Knowledge of Oracle HFM and SAP is a plus
• Significant experience with OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax software
• Self-starter with ability to manage competing projects in time-constrained environment

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule: three days in office (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)
• Open office environment
• Overtime required during busy seasons

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance