Tax Analyst II/III/IV

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.•Bismarck, ND

2d•$63,860 - $105,570•Remote

About The Position

This role is responsible for placing safety as the #1 priority in day-to-day work routines for self and others. The Tax Analyst position has multiple levels (II, III, IV) with increasing responsibilities. The core duties involve preparing and assisting with federal and state income tax returns, monthly and year-end tax accruals, and tax exhibits for regulatory filings. Higher levels involve providing guidance and training to less experienced personnel, researching complex tax laws, assisting with tax audits, tax planning, and M&A activities, and supporting regulatory filings and operating companies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a major in accounting, finance or related field.
Tax Analyst II: Two years of experience in public utility accounting or appropriate public accounting, taxation field or other related work experience.
Tax Analyst III: Four years of experience in public utility accounting or appropriate public accounting, taxation field.
Tax Analyst IV: Six years of experience in public utility accounting, or appropriate public accounting, taxation field.
Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Nice To Haves

CPA or professional certification desired.

Responsibilities

Prepare or assist in filing of federal and state income tax returns, monthly and year-end income tax accruals, tax exhibits for regulatory filings, and related tasks.
Provide guidance, training and review to less experienced tax personnel (for III and IV).
Research and analyze income tax laws, provide technical assistance on complex income tax accounting issues (for IV).
Assist in coordinating income tax audits, tax planning and M&A activities (for IV).
Analyze and develop spreadsheets enhancements for all tax returns and supporting schedules, and all tax accruals and related workpapers.
Actively participate in the review of tax department policies and tax procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and GAAP and SOX internal controls.
Research and answer tax-related questions from internal customers.
Assist in the preparation and filing of the consolidated federal and multistate income tax returns for MDU Resources and its subsidiaries.
Assist in the calculation of quarterly income tax estimates in accordance with IRS guidance.
Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.
Respond to various tax notices (for III).
Proactively identify, drive, and implement process improvements that promote risk management, streamline activities, and enhance transparency in tax work streams (for III).
Research, analyze and evaluate tax laws, regulations, rulings and court decisions as required relating to all tax matters with respect to MDU Resources and its subsidiaries and recommend procedures to minimize corporate taxes consistent with lawful compliance (for IV).
Coordinate audits by federal, state and local tax authorities and provide periodic progress reports to management (for IV).
Assist the Regulatory Affairs Department preparing rate case filings with the preparation of tax rate case schedules and responses to tax data requests (for IV).
Provide tax support to all operating companies of MDU (for IV).