Analyst, Tax

National Grid

The Role

Overview

Manage US income tax operations, reporting, compliance, and audit for National Grid

Key Responsibilities

  • tax provision
  • onesource
  • sap ledger
  • quarterly reporting
  • audit defense
  • uncertain tax

Tasks

-Monthly tax provision calculations in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS. -Maintaining income tax provision software (OneSource) -Maintaining income tax general ledger within SAP and associated bookkeeping of journal entries. -Income tax deliverables for the quarterly financial statements in accordance with FERC & PSC reporting requirements. -Liaison with independent auditors -Day-to-day interaction with Controllership regarding accounting activities -Engages in complex technical discussion and analysis, coaches and guides tax department's personnel. -Leading complex technical discussion and analysis and presenting to Senior Leaders. -Audit defense, controversy resolution and settlements. -Maintaining uncertain tax positions calculations and associated analysis.

Requirements

  • corptax
  • asc740
  • fatca
  • cpa
  • master’s taxation
  • 3+ years

What You Bring

-Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative, and to work under tight deadlines to drive results. -Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization including the ability to work across/with various business units and functions. -Complex unitary state tax provision calculations and related balances. -Experience within regulated utility industry. -Income tax compliance software (CorpTax) and e-filing requirements -Strong interpersonal skills and focus on team building. -Diverse experience (3 years plus) in tax field with a concentration in income tax accounting, reporting and compliance preferred. -Basic knowledge of income tax accounting and reporting principles espoused in ASC740, IAS 12 and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) income tax reporting standards. -Proven project management skills and managing multiple priorities. -A master’s in taxation, Certification as a Public Accountant, or Juris Doctor degree is preferred. -Bachelor’s degree in accounting -Deliverables needed for FATCA reporting and withholding tax compliance. -Experience with standardizing and optimizing processes, bringing consistency and excellence in the delivery of tax service. -Basic knowledge of federal and state filing requirements, including filing dates, necessary forms, disclosures and elections. Strong expertise in income tax compliance software (CorpTax). -Unitary, combined, and separate state income tax returns including Apportionment factors, state modifications and filing groups. Knowledge of Forms 1120F, 8831, 5472. -Ability to build and foster relationships with key stakeholders and build collaborative teams.

Benefits

-Income tax account reconciliations, including tax basis balance sheets and account roll forwards. -Annual Consolidated Federal income tax return -Income tax deliverables for the semi-annual financial statements of NGNA in accordance with IFRS. -Income tax deliverables for the quarterly financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, including the consolidated financial statements of NGUSA and NGNA. -Annual Federal income tax returns on behalf of unconsolidated affiliates. -Partnership tax returns.

The Company

About National Grid

-Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses. -Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution. -Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects. -Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions. -Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact. -Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US. -Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Gas Transmission

Gas Distribution

Hydrogen Transmission

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Infrastructure

Renewable Energy

Wind

Solar

Nuclear

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Utilities

Transport

Water Resources

Government

Heavy Civil

Marine