Tax Analyst

FirstEnergy Group; Ohio; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Company-sponsored pension plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

FirstEnergy is looking for an Analyst to support the Tax Planning Director, handling tax planning, accounting, and compliance tasks at the Akron corporate office. The role involves analyzing tax impacts of business transactions, preparing closing journal entries, and assisting with federal/state tax returns and regulatory reports.

Strong communication and adaptability are essential for a collaborative, safety‑minded team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or comparable degree with Accounting minor or specialization.
• Minimum 0-2 years of work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and modeling the tax impacts of business transactions and changes in tax laws and regulations with cross-functional teams.
• Preparing journal entries for monthly and quarterly closing and documentation for financial reporting.
• Compiling data to support federal and state income tax returns and regulatory reports.
• Supporting financial forecasts by preparing book-tax differences and communicating results.
• Reconciling tax accounts as needed.
• Collaborating openly and honestly as part of a team.

Job description

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position within FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

The reporting location for this onsite position is FirstEnergy's corporate headquarters, located at 341 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH 44320.

This Analyst position reports to the Director of Tax Planning and is expected to support multiple functions within the Tax Department, including tax planning and business unit support, tax accounting, and tax compliance. This onsite position is based at the Corporate Office in Akron, Ohio.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing and modeling the tax impacts of business transactions and changes in tax laws and regulations in collaboration with Accounting, Finance, Regulatory, and operational teams
• Performing various accounting and analytical tasks to support calculation of the income tax provision, including preparing journal entries for monthly and quarterly closing and documentation relating to financial reporting and internal control functions, as needed
• Compiling and analyzing data necessary to support the preparation and filing of federal and state income and non-income tax returns, as needed
• Compiling and analyzing data necessary to support the preparation and filing of various regulatory reports and/or rate cases
• Supporting financial forecasts by preparing temporary and permanent book-tax differences impacting segment and consolidated taxable income and effective tax rates, and effectively communicating results
• Reconciling various tax accounts as needed
• Taking initiative to solve problems and bring issues to closure
• Collaborating openly and honestly as part of a team
• Demonstrating a commitment to excellence
• Acting ethically and with integrity in all aspects of the job
• Promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment
• Demonstrating a willingness to question established procedures and processes
• Demonstrating sound internal and external customer service
• Consistently anticipating and delivering results
• Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or comparable degree with Accounting minor or specialization, required
• Minimum 0-2 years of work experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint), experience with SAP preferred but not required, and ability to learn other company/industry specific applications
• Ability to follow established practices, procedures, and instructions, and produce accurate and timely work product
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently on special assignments as directed

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all our employee rewards programs.

FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.

Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas currently.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.