Senior Analyst - Tax
Avangrid · Orange, CT · 2 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
This role administers indirect tax planning and compliance activities within the Corporate Tax Department in either Orange, CT or Boston, MA.
Responsibilities
- Compile, analyze, and prepare sales, use, and gross receipts tax returns for multiple companies and jurisdictions.
- Coordinate tax registrations for companies operating across various jurisdictions.
- Identify business practices and processes that create tax risk and support development of mitigation solutions.
- Recommend improvements that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of tax operations.
- Provide guidance on tax accounting matters, including budgets, accruals, and applicable GAAP/IFRS requirements.
- Support Government Relations activities related to legislative tax incentives.
- Research tax laws and regulations to develop accurate tax models and forecasts for development projects.
- Assist project teams with tax incentive evaluations and negotiations when needed.
- Apply established practices for tax reporting and tax return preparation.
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley 404 requirements related to tax processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 6+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or tax accounting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software applications.
- Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and interpret tax-related issues and regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a complex, rapidly changing environment with tight schedules.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical tax concepts.
- Detail-oriented approach and ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.
- Commitment to ongoing development of technical tax knowledge and job-related skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience preparing U.S. multistate indirect tax returns.
- Knowledge of SAP financial accounting systems.
- Experience implementing or using Thomson Reuters OneSource tax software.
- Experience analyzing data, defining problems, and drawing supported conclusions.
- Organization, project management, and team collaboration experience.
Non-citizens of the vacancy country will be subject to applicable immigration requirements.