Tax Analyst
About The Position
Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company. We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. Job Summary: The Tax Analyst position reports to the Tax Manager and will support the Company’s tax provision and compliance functions, including assistance with income tax provision process and preparation of federal, state, and local tax filings. This role works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance, while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline
- 1 - 2+ years of experience in corporate tax or public accounting
- Basic understanding of income tax concepts and accounting principles
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong team player who is able to partner with others in a team-oriented environment within and outside of Tax function
- Organized and flexible - ability to manage multiple projects/assignments, while meeting deadlines
- Demonstrates positive attitude and acts with integrity
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to ASC 740 income tax accounting
- Experience with tax software (e.g., OneSource)
- Progress toward CPA or advanced degree in Tax
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, OneStream)
- Experience working with AI tools for Excel and research tasks
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation of the U.S. income tax provision, tax basis balance sheet, and tax modeling
- Prepare book-to-tax adjustments and reconcile deferred tax balances for temporary differences
- Support tax research related to federal and state tax matters
- Assist with preparation of federal income tax returns, state corporate income and franchise/local tax returns, and related workpapers
- Assist with preparation of apportionment data and calculations for state filings
- Assist with calculation and processing of estimated payments and extensions
- Assist with responses to federal and state tax notices and audit inquiries
- Assist with state tax registrations and miscellaneous filings
- Assist with process and technology improvement initiatives within the tax function
- Perform special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested
Benefits
- medical
- vision
- dental
- 401K
- flexible spending accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
