Tax Accountant (Hybrid Schedule)
About The Position
Eversource is seeking a Tax Accountant to support comprehensive business group tax needs, including rate case support, tax provision, tax return preparation, and tax planning. This role also involves supporting SEC, FERC, and other regulatory reporting obligations, as well as participating in the preparation and filing of tax returns for the Eversource system. This is a hybrid position, requiring employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day determined by the employee and supervisor. Applicants requiring immigration sponsorship should not apply.
Requirements
- Knowledge of federal and state statutes and regulations pertaining to income taxes.
- Knowledge of tax laws and requirements pertaining to corporate taxes.
- Strong knowledge of basic accounting theory.
- Strong knowledge of functional accounting practices and procedures.
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Ability to apply consistently sound judgment.
- Strong functional understanding of computerized accounting programs.
- Demonstrated skill with MS Office applications (specifically Word and Excel).
- Ability to multi-task and shift among multiple priorities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Collaborative, team player.
- Demonstrate initiative and personal ambition to continue to learn and develop professionally.
- Ability to interpret and relate complex information in a user-friendly manner.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, closely related field or equivalent level of education/experience.
- Three (3) plus years of related accounting experience in transactional tax and/or property tax compliance, preferably in a corporate and/or public accounting environment.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of utility accounting and finance.
- Knowledge of ratemaking theory and practice.
- GAAP.
- SEC Regulations.
- Accounting research techniques.
Responsibilities
- Computes, analyzes, and allocates tax expenses for both federal and state.
- Prepares and files tax returns applicable to State Sales and Use, Gross Earnings, Property, and Motor Carrier Road Tax.
- Prepares estimated payments for sales and use taxes.
- Prepares schedules to be used in the federal tax returns.
- Assists in the preparation of the federal tax returns.
- Assists in coordination of the investigational activities for all federal and state tax auditors, regulatory auditors, and outside auditors.
- Analyzes, as requested, the taxes presented on the corporate books, budgets, or forecasts for management, regulatory reports, rate-case presentations, or outside inquiries.
- Provides necessary information and guidance to generate tax expenses for rate cases, budgets, forecasts, and the corporate financial model.
- Aids in maintaining the accuracy of data processing programs dealing with taxes.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards program
- Salary is commensurate with your experience.
- This position is eligible for a potential incentive.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
