Senior Tax Specialist

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Assisting in the identification and documenting of tax return positions, particularly as it relates to property tax positions and federal income and/or non-income tax laws, as applicable.
• Analyzing transaction facts and applicable law to ensure Vistra’s tax positions are duly supported and documented.
• Supporting the quarterly and annual provision process and responding to questions and inquiries from the financial statement auditors.
• Reviewing property tax returns and work papers for a complex group of legal entities.
• Analyzing applicable laws and providing applicable modeling analysis in the property tax space to support property tax challenges as well as to support development decisions.
• Monitoring federal, state and local tax regulatory and legislative developments and assisting with the interpretation of the implications for the company.
• Aiding the tax controversy team in responding to information document requests and analyzing data.
• Strategic thinking and problem solving to deliver excellent client service to the business units.
• Providing outstanding client service through responsiveness to questions and requests by the business units, including interaction with staff and departments throughout the organization.

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications in Accounting, or related field, required.
• 5 to 8+ years relevant experience and Big 4 accounting firm experience strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and tax requirements and the underlying policy, practices and procedures of public companies.
• Basic knowledge of tax return processes is required.