Senior Tax Accountant

TPI Global Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the North American energy sector is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst in Houston, TX. This role involves ensuring compliance with U.S. federal and state tax obligations, preparing complex tax returns, and mentoring junior analysts. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in corporate tax compliance, particularly in the oil and gas industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in U.S. corporate tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state corporate tax regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and multi-entity tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file complex federal and state corporate income tax returns.
• Handle foreign reporting obligations including Form 5471.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within the tax function.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax optimization

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or Master’s in Taxation

Tools

Corptax

BNA Fixed Assets

ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Cloud, HFM)

Microsoft Excel

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Employment Type: Contract through 11/21/2025 (High potential for extension)

Location: Houston, TX, United States (100% Onsite)

Position Overview:

Enbridge, a leader in the North American energy sector, is currently seeking a Senior Tax Analyst with deep expertise in corporate income tax compliance. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring U.S. federal and state tax obligations are met across multiple entities. Ideal candidates will bring industry-specific knowledge, particularly within oil & gas, and a sharp eye for tax optimization and reporting accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file complex federal and state corporate income tax returns, including partnerships and consolidated groups.
• Handle foreign reporting obligations including Form 5471, and support Subpart F and GILTI computations.
• Develop and review state apportionment schedules and franchise tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual tax estimates and related payments.
• Calculate tax depreciation and analyze fixed asset activity using BNA or equivalent software.
• Assist with the coordination and review of the consolidated U.S. income tax return process.
• Track and interpret legislative updates impacting the energy sector and advise on implications.
• Collaborate with accounting teams using ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Cloud, HFM) to ensure accurate financial data flow into tax systems.
• Prepare and reconcile tax basis balance sheets and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Support e-filing procedures and submission processes across federal and state platforms.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and support digital transformation within the tax function.
• Mentor junior analysts and share best practices across the tax team.

Preferred Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or Master’s in Taxation is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in U.S. corporate tax compliance, ideally in the oil & gas or energy infrastructure sector.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state corporate tax regulations.
• Experience with Corptax, BNA Fixed Assets, and leading tax research platforms.
• Working understanding of tax accounting principles and deferred tax calculations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and multi-entity tax filings.

Organizational Scope & Reporting:

• Reports to the U.S. Tax Manager.
• Interfaces regularly with Regulatory, Accounting, and IT teams.
• Provides technical tax input across corporate functions and supports interactions with external auditors and consultants.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Utilities and Oil and Gas

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