Senior Property and Sales Tax Analyst

Xcel Energy • Minneapolis, MN

4d • $73,700 - $104,633 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform property and sales/use tax reporting, analysis, and accounting by leveraging data analytics and technology resources. Perform property and sales/use tax planning and research, participates in the development of state and local tax legislation and the implementation of regulatory changes.

Requirements

• Degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, management information systems, data science or related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, budgeting, billing and purchasing procedures and systems preferred.
• Demonstrated detailed knowledge of property and sales/use tax policy and procedures of taxing jurisdictions preferred.
• Four years of analyst experience.
• Proficient at database and analytical and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated communication, relationship, and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 4-year minimum

Responsibilities

• Complete and/or review the accurate and timely filing of all property and sales/use tax filings per statutory requirements.
• Prepare and/or review tax payments and reconciliation of tax bills and GL accounts.
• Participates in identifying and analyzing development and enhancement opportunities for corporate systems used to meet sales/use and property tax reporting requirements.
• Gather and process data from external sources required to meet statutory and analytical reporting needs of the property tax reporting system.
• Implement tax statutes, regulations and rules to ensure conformity with these authorities.
• Perform research on existing transactions to confirm taxability decision.
• Complete and/or review accounting and forecasting related to property and sales/use taxes in compliance with GAAP, regulatory, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Provide proactive process improvement recommendations and assist in implementing the accepted solutions.
• Lead and/or assist in administration of audits, leveraging data analysis and technology resources as appropriate; negotiate resolution of issues.
• Assist in planning and research projects and all other duties as apparent or as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior