Senior Tax Analytics & Compliance Lead

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Limited-Purpose FSA

Transportation Reimbursement Account

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy, Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Sr Property and Sales Tax Analyst to perform property and sales/use tax reporting, planning, and research using data analytics and technology. You will develop state/local tax strategies and implement regulatory changes.

This role emphasizes compliance, forecasting, and process improvement within a SOX/GAAP framework, with strong emphasis on data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, MIS, data science or related field.
• Four years of analyst experience.
• Proficient with database, analytical, and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated communication, relationship, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Property and Sales/Use Tax Compliance - file and review tax filings and reconcile tax bills.
• Data Analysis and Technology - identify enhancements for tax reporting systems.
• Implement Tax statutes and conduct transaction research to confirm taxability decisions.
• Accounting and Forecasting - assist GAAP/SOX compliant forecasting and process improvements.
• Tax Audits - lead or assist audits and negotiate resolutions.
• Assist in planning and research projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, MIS, data science or related

Tools

Database tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Xcel Energy, Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Sr Property and Sales Tax Analyst to perform property and sales/use tax reporting, planning, and research using data analytics and technology. You will develop state/local tax strategies and implement regulatory changes.

This role emphasizes compliance, forecasting, and process improvement within a SOX/GAAP framework, with strong emphasis on data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration.