Sr. Tax Account - Sales & Use/Property Tax

SM-Energy Company•Denver, CO

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for preparation of complex sales & use tax and property tax returns and related reports, schedules, and work papers, for the maintenance of tax records, evaluation of non-routine transactions, and technical tax research support. In addition, this role leads project and process improvement efforts, implements changes to maintain compliance with changing tax laws, mentors junior tax staff, and performs other duties as assigned. A successful individual in this position has strong knowledge of state and local tax law and principles, demonstrates initiative, communicates effectively across business functions, and is developing or has developed specialized expertise in sales & use tax and/or property tax. Familiarity with Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah indirect tax and property tax law is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Proficient in MS Office suite, including advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, complex formulas)
Learns new and changing systems and applications; serves as a resource for others in the department on tax applications
Proficient in access, extraction, analysis, and interpretation of data from accounting software, data warehouse, and supporting applications; proficient knowledge of Tax Compliance and Tax Research applications
Strong analytical and tax research skills, with ability to evaluate complex, non-routine transactions and document defensible positions
Effective communication skills (written and verbal), including ability to present tax issues clearly to non-tax audiences
Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines
Demonstrated ability to complete detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy under strict deadlines
Understands and adheres to internal control structure; seeks to understand tax impacts across functional areas beyond primary area of responsibility
Bachelor’s degree in tax, law, accounting, or related field of study.
Minimum 5 years relevant work experience required (8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of education)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah indirect tax and property tax law is strongly preferred.
Experience with SAP and Alteryx preferred
Master’s degree in tax or accounting a plus.
4+ years of oil and gas accounting and/or tax experience preferred
Experience reviewing the work of others, or demonstrated technical capability to do so
CPA is a plus
APA, CIA, CFE, CGMA or other relevant professional credentials and certifications a plus

Responsibilities

Compile and review complex sales & use tax and property tax returns and supporting documents
Analyze, evaluate, and research tax law to determine the tax treatment for complex, non-routine transactions; prepare tax technical memoranda and document tax positions
Review and provide first-level approval of work prepared by junior staff, including tax returns, work papers, reconciliations, and exemption certificate documentation
Mentor junior tax staff; provide training, guidance, and technical coaching within area of responsibility
Prepare meaningful tax information, analysis, and reports in support of indirect tax compliance and accruals
Manage exemption certificate program, including TX Direct Pay; contact vendors and other departments to resolve non-routine transactions
Assist with tax audits, respond to tax authority notices, and support audit defense efforts including assistance with IDR responses
Lead and/or participate in departmental projects and process improvement initiatives; identify and recommend best practices within functional area
Other general duties as assigned