Tax Analyst

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

7d•$89,669 - $107,994•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Tax Analyst to join our Corporate Tax team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to safely provide our customers with the safe, reliable, and affordable energy they depend on. Under general direction, the Tax Analyst prepares tax-related compliance filings, workpapers, transaction analysis, and accounting entries on behalf of Idaho Power Company and IDACORP. Tax types include corporate income, ad valorem (property), kilowatt-hour, franchise, sales and use, public utility commission, possessory interest, fuel, vehicle use, irrigation, natural gas, and other miscellaneous taxes and fees. In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting
3 years of experience in business taxation
Knowledge of Federal and state statutes (e.g. sales and use, property, federal and state income taxes)
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of Authoritative guidance sources (e.g. IRC, Treasury Regulations)
Knowledge of General ledger accounting
Knowledge of ASC 740 (accounting and reporting for income taxes)
Knowledge of Identification of permanent and temporary book-to-tax differences
Knowledge of The principles of consolidation necessary for filing federal and state returns including the flow of a corporate tax return and how the forms are interrelated
Knowledge of State apportionment factors
Knowledge of Tax law structure
Skills in Effective oral and written communication, proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Skills in Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management
Skills in Proficiency in Excel, Word, query tools and tax software
Skills in Workpaper referencing techniques
Ability to Meet deadlines
Ability to Proficiently gather, organize, analyze, and communicate information
Ability to Work independently and collaborate in a cross-functional team environment
Ability to Adapt easily to change
Ability to Watch for process improvements
Ability to Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to Perform several projects simultaneously
Ability to Safeguard the use of sensitive and confidential information
Ability to Work effectively in stressful situations

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting or taxation
3 years public accounting tax experience with emphasis in business taxation
Regulated utility accounting or tax experience

Responsibilities

Prepares tax-related compliance filings, workpapers, transaction analysis, and accounting entries on behalf of Idaho Power Company and IDACORP.
Handles various tax types including corporate income, ad valorem (property), kilowatt-hour, franchise, sales and use, public utility commission, possessory interest, fuel, vehicle use, irrigation, natural gas, and other miscellaneous taxes and fees.
Attends 40 hours of continuing professional education annually.
Performs progressively more difficult and responsible work, with potential advancement to Senior Tax Analyst.
Performs additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management.