Tax Specialist

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation, a leading utility company, is seeking a Senior Tax Specialist to support multi-state tax compliance and planning in a hybrid work environment in Louisiana. You will review and prepare sales/use and property tax returns, deliver budgeting data, and provide guidance for contracts and procurement.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of tax experience, CPA/JD/CMI beneficial, and strong Excel and tax software skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree considered a plus.
• CPA, JD, and/or CMI designation is a plus.
• 8+ years of relevant tax experience (Tax Specialist/Sr Staff).
• Experience in multi-state taxes, property tax, and tax audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and preparing multistate sales and use tax returns.
• Reviewing multistate property tax returns and valuations.
• Estimating sales and use tax for major capital investments.
• Defending multistate tax audits with supporting documentation.
• Researching state and local tax issues and monitoring regulatory changes.

Skills

Tax compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Thomson Reuters OneSource

PowerPlan

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

CCH

Checkpoint

LexisNexis

Job description

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Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include reviewing and preparing, if necessary, multistate sales and use tax returns and other state and local miscellaneous tax returns. Reviewing and preparing, if necessary, multistate property tax returns and valuations. Reviewing property tax payments prior to remittance. Estimating sales and use tax associated with major capital investment. Preparing and reviewing schedules which provide budgeting and forecasting data related to property tax liabilities in future years. Providing multistate tax guidance for contracts and purchases of materials and equipment. Defending multistate sales and use tax audits, including the review and analysis of supporting documentation as well as supporting schedules related to audit findings. Researching various state and local tax issues. Monitoring and ensuring compliance with new tax laws and regulations. Assisting with implementation of planning opportunities and process improvements. Assist in responding to information requests from multiple regulatory commissions. Familiarity with commonly utilized tax credits and incentives is a plus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum education required of the position:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

MBA or other advanced degree is a plus

Minimum Experience required of the position:

Tax Specialist, Sr Staff 8+ years of relevant work experience

Tax Accounting experience is a plus

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

CPA, JD, and/or CMI designation is a plus

Desired/Preferred experience:

• Experience in the utility industry preferred.
• Strong overall computer and technology skills desired.
• Prior property, sales/use tax preparation and review experience, including knowledge of processes.
• Adept at using tax technology tools (SAP, Thomson Reuters OneSource, PowerPlan)
• Ability and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (primarily Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to effectively use tax research tools such as CCH, Checkpoint or LexisNexis

Primary Location: Louisiana-New OrleansLouisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123785
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement:The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.