Assist in the efficient, timely and accurate preparation of NRG and its affiliates' sales and use tax compliance obligations and other duties as assigned. Review of capital expenditure and consumable invoices to determine taxability and ensure proper accruals are maintained. Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations. Maintain sales and use tax licenses. Support the Tax Manager in tax audit defense and timely respond to and resolve correspondence and notices from tax authorities. Provide other tax support as needed and / or assigned.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Review of capital asset and consumable expense (products and services) invoices to determine appropriate taxability. Ensure the proper tax amount is charged or set-up the appropriate accrual. Develop taxability matrices for internal use.
- Support the preparation of sales and use tax returns, including processing of payments and filing. Timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual account reconciliations to ensure that balances are consistent with returns filed/payments made and any special issues.
- Support the audit defense of NRG and its affiliates' sales and use tax positions. Pull invoices and other documentation required to respond to audit requests and defend positions. Timely resolution of correspondence and notices from tax authorities.
- Perform assigned research using CCH or other on-line tax software, internet and other research tools. Prepare memorandum, matrixes and other correspondence summarizing research and reaching applicable conclusions.
- Working with other tax team members to ensure departmental deadlines are met and objectives are achieved. Other tax issues as assigned.
- Proactive maintenance sales and use tax knowledge and professional development.
- Other tax compliance and responsibilities as assigned or necessary.
- Overtime and weekends may be required depending upon department needs.
Working Conditions:
- Open office environment.
- Overtime and weekends may be required as special projects arise.
- Travel minimal
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preference for Accounting or Finance degree.
- CPA a plus and research experience preferred.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member; ability to set priorities and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources.
- Experience with CCH Tax software tax software for research preferred.
- Experience with SAP accounting software a plus
- Ability to manipulate word processing and spreadsheet computer software (Windows based Word and Excel); demonstrated work paper technique.
- Knowledge of general accounting principles, basic sales/use tax compliance, familiarity with audit support.
- Industry expertise, experience with gross receipts taxes and VAT/GST a plus.
- Proven analytical and problem solving skills; demonstrated planning and organizing skills; ability to think strategically/long-term.
NRG Energy, Inc.
1201 Fannin Street
Houston
Texas United States
www.nrg.com/home.html
