Tax Senior Specialist
Sempra•San Diego, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Synthesizes multi‑source information into reliable tax packages and implements process controls that reduce errors and rework for recurring deliverables. Team provides support with numerous tax compliance tasks related to state and local indirect taxes, including state income taxes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Typically requires 5 years of related experience.
- Ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend administrative improvements.
- Ability to maintain discretion during audits, examinations, or internal reviews.
- Ability to manage sensitive tax information independently.
- Knowledge of documentation standards supporting tax compliance and reporting.
- Knowledge of organization-wide tax operations and coordination requirements.
- Skill in improving administrative workflows supporting tax effectiveness.
- Skill in training or guiding junior administrative staff on tax procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in business
- Experience within a Fortune 500 company or public accounting firm is preferred.
- Ability to perform tax research and document findings
- Ability to learn new tax concepts and embrace new software applications
Responsibilities
- Analyze audit requests and prepare responses for state and local indirect tax audits
- Prepare business license renewals and sales & use tax returns
- Prepare property tax renditions and state income tax returns
- Standardizes templates, naming conventions, and retention practices across recurring deliverables to reduce rework.
- Performs quality checks on compiled provision and return packages and confirms control evidence is complete and traceable.
- Coordinates auditor and regulator requests, aligning owners, due dates, and evidence to ensure consistent responses.
- Compiles unit‑level tax data that supports regulatory reports and rate or proceeding submissions for utility and energy operations.
- Develops quick‑reference guides and process documentation that clarify submission steps and review expectations.
- Analyzes support workflows and recommends targeted changes that improve timeliness and accuracy.
- Facilitates knowledge‑sharing sessions and cross‑reviews to strengthen team consistency.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
