Tax Accountant - Tax

OverviewThe prime function of this position is to assist the Tax Department in performing various accounting, tax compliance, tax payment, and capital recovery tasks.ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilities• Assist in the preparation of journal entries and related supporting work papers.• Assist in the preparation of tax payments.• Preparation of ad hoc analyses.• Reviews and checks the accuracy of work performed by weekly staff for adherence to established format and procedures.• Assist in preparation of rate case schedules in support of rate case testimony under the direction of the Senior Tax Accountant.• Prepares schedules in support of tax returns under the direction of the Senior Tax Accountant.• Support the preparation of tax schedules for the SEC, FERC, PSC and other regulatory filings.• Performs other related tasks as required.QualificationsRequired Education/Experience• Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of work experience; or• Associate's Degree with 4 years of work experiencePreferred Education/Experience• Degree preferably in Accounting or FinanceRelevant Work Experience• Two years work experience in the field of accounting including demonstrated experience in one or more of the following disciplines; general accounting and sales and use tax• Proficiency in MS Office• Good oral and written communication skills• Good interpersonal skills• Familiarity with Company systems including Oracle and/or PowerPlant is preferredLicenses And Certfications• Driver's License RequiredAdditional Physical Demands• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.