Tax Process & Efficiency Coordinator
About the role
The Tax Accounting Process & Efficiency Coordinator is a key member of the Southern Company Services (SCS) Corporate Tax team, reporting to the Income Tax Accounting Managers. This role focuses on identifying process constraints, improving consistency across operating companies, driving alignment across tax accounting, forecasting, and tax compliance activities, and partnering with IT and Strategic Transformation to implement solutions that enhance efficiency across the Tax Department.
Responsibilities
Identify process constraints, improve consistency across operating companies, and drive alignment across tax accounting, forecasting, and tax compliance activities.
Collaborate with IT and Strategic Transformation to implement solutions that enhance efficiency across the Tax Department.
Perform detailed tax analytics, account reconciliations, and variance analyses to identify trends, risks, and process gaps.
Develop and implement automation solutions, including Excel macros, RPA, database-driven processes, and AI-enabled business process improvements, to increase efficiency and consistency.
Communicate findings and recommendations to Tax Accounting Managers and Tax leadership.
Improve income tax forecasting processes by enhancing methodologies, documentation, and consistency across operating companies.
Coordinate with tax and non-tax stakeholders to resolve forecasting issues and communicate key matters in a timely manner.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 4 years of experience as a tax professional in a corporate setting.
Minimum of 1 year recent professional experience in accounting for income taxes required.
Experience preparing and/or reviewing income tax provision workpapers and applying current and deferred tax concepts preferred.
Experience with account reconciliations, variance analysis, tax analytics, and support for quarterly and annual reporting cycles preferred.
Experience with accounting systems and technology tools such as Oracle (ERP/accounting system), PowerPlan Tax Provision (utility tax accounting software), Utilities International (UI) (forecasting software), advanced Excel, Corptax (tax return software), or similar database solutions required; experience with Excel macros, RPA, automation tools, or AI-enabled business process tools is a plus.
Public accounting and/or large corporate experience preferred.
Qualifications
Strong foundation in tax accounting, forecasting, and data management, with the ability to connect business requirements to process, system, and reporting solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively across operating companies, management levels, and functional areas, build buy-in, and drive alignment among stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills, including the ability to identify inconsistencies and recommend practical solutions.
Understanding of tax accounting controls and the ability to incorporate control considerations into process improvements and technology solutions.
Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and make timely decisions with minimal supervisory guidance.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present findings, recommendations, and technical matters clearly to management.
Working knowledge of technology concepts and IT terminology, with the ability to assess solution options and communicate business requirements effectively to both tax and IT stakeholders.
Skills
Strong foundation in tax accounting, forecasting, and data management.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively across operating companies, management levels, and functional areas.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
Understanding of tax accounting controls.
Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of technology concepts and IT terminology.
Benefits
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