Major Japanese Energy Company

Aitworks Inc•Houston, TX

5d•$95,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A major Japanese energy company in Houston, Texas is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to support its U.S. tax function. The role covers income tax compliance, tax accounting, indirect tax compliance, technical tax research, and transaction support. Working closely with the Tax Director, internal stakeholders, and external tax advisors, the Senior Tax Accountant coordinates preparation and review of federal and state income tax compliance performed by external advisors, prepares indirect tax filings in-house, supports the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision process, and provides technical tax support for business operations and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting, corporate tax, or a combination of both.
Strong knowledge of U.S. federal income tax and working knowledge of state and local taxation.
Experience with indirect taxes, including sales and use tax.
Strong tax research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.
Attention to detail, analytical and critical thinking abilities, and problem-solving skills.
Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ASC 740 tax accounting and state income and franchise taxes.
Experience with partnership taxation and Schedule K-1s.
Experience supporting tax audits and regulatory examinations.
Experience in the energy, upstream, natural gas, trading, or project finance industries.
Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
U.S. CPA or CPA candidate.

Responsibilities

Assist with state income and franchise tax workpapers and coordinate with external tax advisors on federal and state income tax return preparation.
Assist with estimated tax calculations and payments, extensions, notices, and tax authority correspondence.
Analyze book-to-tax differences and resolve tax reporting issues.
Review partnership Schedule K-1s and reconcile tax reporting information.
Coordinate tax information requests related to partnership investments with external tax advisors, auditors, and internal accounting teams.
Review federal, state, and local tax returns, tax provision workpapers, and supporting calculations for technical accuracy, completeness, and consistency with Company records.
Assist with Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) calculations, estimated tax payments, and related compliance.
Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision activities, including deferred tax roll forwards and tax account reconciliations, and maintain filing deadlines.
Support financial statement audit documentation.
Prepare and file sales and use tax returns.
Review the taxability of purchases and sales transactions and prepare exemption certificates.
Research and resolve sales and use tax issues.
Prepare and file personal property tax renditions, coordinate with fixed asset and accounting teams to maintain accurate asset records, review property tax assessments, and assist with valuation appeals when appropriate.
Monitor changes in indirect tax laws and evaluate their impact on the Company.
Assist with technical research concerning partnership taxation, tax credits, mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, and other complex tax matters.
Monitor federal and state tax legislation changes and evaluate potential impacts.
Prepare technical memoranda supporting tax positions.
Assist with federal, state, and local tax notices and examinations.
Maintain documentation supporting tax positions, track audit status, and coordinate responses with external advisors.
Prepare Forms 1042, 1042-S, 5472, and other federal information returns, as applicable.
Maintain tax records and electronic filing documentation.
Perform other tax projects assigned by management.