April 27, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Principal Tax Analyst (Hybrid)

Organization:
Sempra
Region:
United States, California, San Diego
End of contest:
April 14, 2024
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Financial analyst
Description
Primary Purpose
This position is responsible for providing technical expertise for specific functional or business activities. In general, the Principal Tax Analyst will (1) supervise tax staff for appropriate functional or business unit tasks related to the Principal Tax Analyst's particular area of expertise, (2) thoroughly research tax positions, (3) review work papers and research memoranda prepared by tax staff, (4) provide guidance to tax staff related to area of expertise , and (5) leverage the technical expertise to planning opportunities, legislative and regulatory analysis and advocacy, tax compliance, and tax audits.

Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbents will focus on Tax Accounting and Tax Compliance. Responsibilities are as follows:

  • Review and/or perform tax accounting (ASC 740) for the company and its subsidiaries, including financial statement and regulatory tax disclosures.
  • Oversee, review, and/or prepare the tax portion of the financial forecasts and strategic planning for assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Oversee, coordinate, review, and/or prepare the company's responses to the financial statement auditor's and taxing authority auditor's information and data requests and proposed adjustments to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Monitor and review tax returns, work papers, memoranda, estimated tax payments, including partnership tax returns, exempt organizations, trusts, pension plans, and limited liability companies.
  • Monitor, identify, research, quantify, and effectively communicate proper tax accounting and tax return reporting positions and filing requirements arising from business activities and planning strategies implemented for assigned area of responsibility; develop and maintain professional business relationships with the assigned business units, corporate functions and other stakeholders.
  • Monitor and communicate emerging tax laws, legislation, and rulings; research, analyze, and quantify any tax impact to the company.
  • Performs other duties as assigned (not to exceed 5% of duties).

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, required.
  • Master's degree in Tax or Accounting and/or CPA license, preferred.

Experience

  • 8+ years of experience preferably with a large CPA firm/corporate tax department, required,

Skills and Abilities

  • Solid expertise in at least one of the following tax functions and prefer working knowledge in at least another: domestic compliance, international compliance, audit, tax accounting, regulatory, sales/use tax, property tax, and custom/tariffs duties.
  • Capable of thoroughly researching tax issues and positions within the scope of the specified function and have demonstrated experience reviewing and understanding work papers prepared by staff members and implementation of the results as needed or applicable, Requires the ability to multi-task and must possess excellent communication skills, interpersonal and organization skills.
  • Must have a broad knowledge of both tax and the energy business.
  • Requires proficiency in tax and computer software applications including Microsoft Excel and Word and tax systems (e.g., Corp Tax). Understanding and/or familiarity with Alteryx (or other ETLs) a plus.
  • Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.
  • We offer a hybrid work environment.  Although the schedule may vary, typically this will allow you to work from the office three days per week and work remotely on the remaining workdays.

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Contact

Sempra

101 Ash St

San Diego

California United States

www.sempra.com