Senior Analyst, US Tax
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Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
Job Title: US Senior Tax Analyst
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)
Just Energy Values: Integrity, Innovation, Customer-centricity, Responsibility, Enrichment, Excellence
Who is Just Energy?
For more than 20 years, Just Energy has been a leading retail energy provider specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities, energy efficiency solutions and renewable energy options. With offices located across the United States and Canada, Just Energy is a North American company serving over one million residential and commercial customers. As a trusted advisor, we are proud to provide homes and businesses with a broad range of solutions that deliver comfort, convenience, and control.
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced US Senior Tax Analyst to join our Just Energy Tax Team. The Senior Tax Analyst will have primary responsibility over the US tax compliance and tax accounting function across Just Energy. In addition, the Senior Tax Analyst may assist with tax matters associated with enterprise initiatives, business transactions and tax projects. The US Senior Tax Analyst will be reporting to the US Tax Director.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the US direct tax compliance process, which includes but is not limited to:
o Gather all relevant data required to complete all tax and informational returns
o Prepare all workpapers, analyses and documentation supporting the tax returns
o Liaise with external service providers to ensure all information requests and queries are properly and timely addressed
o Maintain a tax compliance calendar to ensure all returns are timely filed
o Prepare estimated tax payment calculations and payment requests
o Assist with review of returns prepared by external service providers as appropriate
Prepare FATCA/W-8s/CRS reporting
Monitor tax payments/refunds and prepare estimates to assist Treasury with short and long-term cash tax forecasts
Proactively and effectively respond to tax queries and audits/assessments by corresponding with taxing authorities, performing technical analysis and research, and gathering documentation as appropriate
Responsible for preparing quarterly and annual US income tax provision working papers including supporting analysis and documentation
Responsible over US corporate tax accounts for financial reporting purposes to ensure activity and balances are reconciled and appropriately reflect the Company's tax position and status
Prepare actual cash tax paid schedule for financial reporting
Assemble the data required to support transfer pricing documentation
Assist with enterprise initiatives, business transactions and tax projects as needed
Participate in special projects/perform technical research as assigned by management
Stay up to date on the developments in US tax law and regimes that impact Just Energy
Maintain effective cross-functional working relationships
Demonstrate Just Energy's core values on a consistent basis
REQUIREMENTS :
Education, certifications, experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar fields required
Certified Public Accountant designation required
5+ years of corporate tax experience in US federal and state
3+ years working in Big 4/public accounting and/or multinational organizations
US international tax experience highly valued
Thorough understanding of tax accounting under US GAAP and are experienced working on multinational company tax provisions
Strengths and capabilities
Highly motivated self-starter and are committed to continuous improvement
Proven ability to take initiative and drive projects to completion with accuracy
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Extremely organized and possess strong project and time management skills
Adaptable to change in response to unexpected events or circumstances
Demonstrate technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
Communicate clearly (both verbally and in writing) and work effectively with others at all levels
Strong team player who values collaboration and support of each other
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)
Just Energy Values: Integrity, Innovation, Customer-centricity, Responsibility, Enrichment, Excellence
Who is Just Energy?
For more than 20 years, Just Energy has been a leading retail energy provider specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities, energy efficiency solutions and renewable energy options. With offices located across the United States and Canada, Just Energy is a North American company serving over one million residential and commercial customers. As a trusted advisor, we are proud to provide homes and businesses with a broad range of solutions that deliver comfort, convenience, and control.
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced US Senior Tax Analyst to join our Just Energy Tax Team. The Senior Tax Analyst will have primary responsibility over the US tax compliance and tax accounting function across Just Energy. In addition, the Senior Tax Analyst may assist with tax matters associated with enterprise initiatives, business transactions and tax projects. The US Senior Tax Analyst will be reporting to the US Tax Director.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the US direct tax compliance process, which includes but is not limited to:
o Gather all relevant data required to complete all tax and informational returns
o Prepare all workpapers, analyses and documentation supporting the tax returns
o Liaise with external service providers to ensure all information requests and queries are properly and timely addressed
o Maintain a tax compliance calendar to ensure all returns are timely filed
o Prepare estimated tax payment calculations and payment requests
o Assist with review of returns prepared by external service providers as appropriate
Prepare FATCA/W-8s/CRS reporting
Monitor tax payments/refunds and prepare estimates to assist Treasury with short and long-term cash tax forecasts
Proactively and effectively respond to tax queries and audits/assessments by corresponding with taxing authorities, performing technical analysis and research, and gathering documentation as appropriate
Responsible for preparing quarterly and annual US income tax provision working papers including supporting analysis and documentation
Responsible over US corporate tax accounts for financial reporting purposes to ensure activity and balances are reconciled and appropriately reflect the Company's tax position and status
Prepare actual cash tax paid schedule for financial reporting
Assemble the data required to support transfer pricing documentation
Assist with enterprise initiatives, business transactions and tax projects as needed
Participate in special projects/perform technical research as assigned by management
Stay up to date on the developments in US tax law and regimes that impact Just Energy
Maintain effective cross-functional working relationships
Demonstrate Just Energy's core values on a consistent basis
REQUIREMENTS :
Education, certifications, experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar fields required
Certified Public Accountant designation required
5+ years of corporate tax experience in US federal and state
3+ years working in Big 4/public accounting and/or multinational organizations
US international tax experience highly valued
Thorough understanding of tax accounting under US GAAP and are experienced working on multinational company tax provisions
Strengths and capabilities
Highly motivated self-starter and are committed to continuous improvement
Proven ability to take initiative and drive projects to completion with accuracy
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Extremely organized and possess strong project and time management skills
Adaptable to change in response to unexpected events or circumstances
Demonstrate technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
Communicate clearly (both verbally and in writing) and work effectively with others at all levels
Strong team player who values collaboration and support of each other