Tax Senior Specialist

Sempra; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sempra in Escondido, California, seeks a tax professional to synthesize multisource information into reliable tax packages and implement controls that reduce errors in state and local tax deliverables. The role supports indirect taxes across audits, returns, and regulatory submissions, develops guides, and coordinates with auditors to ensure timely, accurate responses.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize templates and improve workflows, contributing to compliant and

Qualifications

• Experience in state and local indirect taxes.
• Ability to prepare tax returns and renewals.
• Strong data analysis and process documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate with auditors and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Analyze audit requests and prepare responses.
• Prepare sales & use tax returns and property tax renditions.
• Coordinate regulator requests and due dates.
• Develop process documentation and quick reference guides.
• Perform quality checks and ensure traceability.

Skills

Tax compliance

Audit support

Data analysis

Process improvement

Job description

Sempra: Advancing a better future for all

At Sempra, a better world begins with better energy-and with people who want to make a difference. That's why we're tackling the biggest challenges facing our industry while building a highperformance culture where you can do your best work. Together, our teams support nearly 40 million consumers across the U.S. We're consistently recognized for our longstanding commitment to training, development and inclusion, and we pride ourselves on being a collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued. Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career and help build a better energy future-for everyone.

Primary Purpose

Synthesizes multisource information into reliable tax packages and implements process controls that reduce errors and rework for recurring deliverables. Team provides support with numerous tax compliance tasks related to state and local indirect taxes, including state income taxes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze audit requests and prepare responses for state and local indirect tax audits
• Prepare business license renewals and sales & use tax returns
• Prepare property tax renditions and state income tax returns
• Standardizes templates, naming conventions, and retention practices across recurring deliverables to reduce rework.
• Performs quality checks on compiled provision and return packages and confirms control evidence is complete and traceable.
• Coordinates auditor and regulator requests, aligning owners, due dates, and evidence to ensure consistent responses.
• Compiles unitlevel tax data that supports regulatory reports and rate or proceeding submissions for utility and energy operations.
• Develops quickreference guides and process documentation that clarify submission steps and review expectations.
• Analyzes support workflows and recommends targeted changes that improve timeliness and accuracy.
• Facilitates knowledgesharing sessions and crossreviews to strengthen team consistency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.