Sr. Tax Analyst

EDF Trading•Houston, TX

About The Position

EDF Trading North America, LLC is a major participant in wholesale energy markets and delivers customized energy solutions for our customers. We operate in every market and provide coast to coast coverage of financial and physical products in power, natural gas and NGLs, environmental products and financial crude oil products. We provide our customers with products and services that deliver access to markets, optimize their energy portfolio, hedge risk and manage assets. Our Wholesale Business operates throughout the value chain in the North American wholesale power markets and we are one of the leading wholesale natural gas marketers. Additionally, we provide environmental, congestion management and value added derivative products. With extensive pipeline agreements, we can manage natural gas offtakes, deliveries, capacities and supply anywhere across the continent. EDF Trading North America, LLC is part of the EDF Group, a global leader in low-carbon energies. Job Description: The Senior Tax Analyst is a key contributor within the EDF Trading North America tax function, supporting a fast-paced environment with complex domestic, state, and international tax considerations. This role is responsible for preparing and reviewing federal, state, and international tax compliance; assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provision analysis and reporting; supporting tax research; and contributing to process improvements. The Sr. Tax Analyst collaborates closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and external advisors to ensure accurate, timely, and well supported tax reporting and compliance for EDF Trading’s North American entities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required or in final stages of completion.
4–6 years of relevant tax experience, ideally in a blend of public accounting (Big 4 or mid-tier) and corporate tax.
Experience with: Federal and multistate corporate income tax
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Tax provision preparation or review
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret and apply complex tax rules with sound judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Tax Provision Software
Energy Tax Issues
International tax fundamentals (e.g., BEAT, cross-border transactions)
Indirect tax familiarity preferred (sales & use, VAT/GST exposure a plus)
Process Automation
IFRS
Ideally, experience with Workday

Responsibilities

Tax Compliance (Federal, State, International) Prepare federal book/tax analysis for supporting workpapers, as well as multistate income/franchise tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments.
Assist with gathering, validating, and organizing supporting workpapers, data, and schedules used for tax filings and audits.
Support state apportionment calculations and state modifications for relevant jurisdictions.
Prepare responses to notices, information requests, and audit related queries.
Tax Provision & Reporting Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provisions for financial reporting, including deferred tax calculations, return to provision adjustments, and effective tax rate analysis.
Work cross functionally with Accounting and FP&A to reconcile book to tax differences, temporary differences, and tax account balances.
Support preparation of disclosures and internal reporting packages.
Assist with tax entries into Workday (Accounting system).
Tax Research & Advisory Perform basic to intermediate tax technical research on federal, state, and international tax issues impacting EDF Trading North America.
Draft clear, concise summaries of findings for review by the Tax Manager and Tax Director.
Monitor relevant tax law changes and assist in assessing operational impacts.
Indirect Tax & Transaction Support Support monthly/quarterly data gathering and reviews related to sales & use tax, including taxability assessments and reconciliation of tax accruals.
Assist with tax support on special projects (e.g., entity restructurings, cross-border arrangements, transfer pricing support, system implementations).
Assist with data gathering and analysis for property tax renditions.
Assist with payment submission and documentation.
Process, Controls, & Continuous Improvement Maintain well organized tax workpapers following internal control requirements and documentation standards.
Contribute to process optimization initiatives, including automation, standardization, and improved data management.
Ensure adherence to EDF Trading North America internal policies, SOX related controls, and EDF Group tax governance practices.