Indirect Tax Analyst-hybrid (Senior or Lead)

NiSource•Columbus, OH

54d•Hybrid

About The Position

Indirect Tax Analyst-hybrid (Senior or Lead) Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid - 3 days/week in office) We are open to hire at either the Senior or Lead level, depending on experience (years of experience and salary band listed is for Senior level) Job Summary This position resides within the dynamic, fast-paced Corporate Tax Department at NiSource. Position responsibilities may include monthly tax accounting and financial reporting, preparation of complex separate entity and consolidated Federal and state sales, use, property and excise tax returns as well as preparation of tax aspects of the Company's financial plans and assistance with tax research, strategic tax planning and required reporting/planning for NiSource's entities. Provides value-added financial services to both internal and external customers. The incumbent may assume responsibility for financial activities, including but not limited to reviewing and interpreting the impact of financial reporting proposals promulgated by governing bodies; preparing analytical studies on historical, forecast, and pro-forma financial data; developing comprehensive financial data reports for both internal and external customers; and providing other needed expertise and reporting to accurately reflect and manage financial matters. Essential Functions Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. (Professional Judgment) Compiles, organizes and formats data, including qualitative analysis required for internal and external reporting. Identifies and researches reporting issues, provides recommendations, assists with the adoption of new reporting requirements. Strong attention to detail in terms of month-end closing duties including reconciliations and closing entries. (Reporting) Recognizes situations where the regulatory framework and rate case outcomes drive our business; Supports regulatory initiatives by gathering data and preparing regulatory schedules and/or preparing pro-forma calculations, testimony and data requests; Assists with review and analysis of regulatory documents; Appreciates the application of the regulatory construct to our business. (Regulatory) Understands terminology and developments. Knows when to and can apply technical knowledge to processes, procedures, and tasks. (Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills) Demonstrates a working knowledge of financial statements, metrics and measures, and key strategic business initiatives; Understands and utilizes economic and industry data as it relates to job responsibilities. (Business Acumen) Demonstrates our commitment to quality by documenting work fully and accurately, including creation and updates to existing Standard Operating Procedures. (Documentation of Work Performed) Takes action to identify, analyze and improve existing processes within our organization to maximize opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness and meet new goals and objectives. (Continuous Process Improvement) As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or other Business-related discipline
3-6 years of experience in tax, accounting, regulatory or a related field
Experience with Sales, Use, Property and Excise Taxes
Requires knowledge of PC applications
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in regional or large public accounting firms or publicly traded corporate tax experience strongly preferred
Relevant industry experience with a regulated utility
Preferred application experience: Onesource IDT, PowerPlan, Hyperion Planning, MS Office Suite
Experience with RPA & AI tools strongly preferred

Responsibilities

monthly tax accounting and financial reporting
preparation of complex separate entity and consolidated Federal and state sales, use, property and excise tax returns
preparation of tax aspects of the Company's financial plans
assistance with tax research, strategic tax planning and required reporting/planning for NiSource's entities
reviewing and interpreting the impact of financial reporting proposals promulgated by governing bodies
preparing analytical studies on historical, forecast, and pro-forma financial data
developing comprehensive financial data reports for both internal and external customers
providing other needed expertise and reporting to accurately reflect and manage financial matters
Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Compiles, organizes and formats data, including qualitative analysis required for internal and external reporting. Identifies and researches reporting issues, provides recommendations, assists with the adoption of new reporting requirements. Strong attention to detail in terms of month-end closing duties including reconciliations and closing entries.
Recognizes situations where the regulatory framework and rate case outcomes drive our business; Supports regulatory initiatives by gathering data and preparing regulatory schedules and/or preparing pro-forma calculations, testimony and data requests; Assists with review and analysis of regulatory documents; Appreciates the application of the regulatory construct to our business.
Understands terminology and developments. Knows when to and can apply technical knowledge to processes, procedures, and tasks.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of financial statements, metrics and measures, and key strategic business initiatives; Understands and utilizes economic and industry data as it relates to job responsibilities.
Demonstrates our commitment to quality by documenting work fully and accurately, including creation and updates to existing Standard Operating Procedures.
Takes action to identify, analyze and improve existing processes within our organization to maximize opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness and meet new goals and objectives.