Tax Senior Specialist, State and Local Tax

Vistra Energy
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 5-8 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Continuous improvement","Responsiveness","Client service mindset","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Support state and local tax compliance and planning by documenting tax return positions for sales/use tax and gross receipts transactions, analyzing complex accounting to determine proper tax treatment, and reviewing state returns and workpapers for multiple entities. Assist with quarterly and annual provision processes, provide auditor support, perform technical tax research, monitor tax law changes, and help the federal/state tax controversy team respond to information requests and ASC 450 analysis.

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Vistra Energy
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Tax Senior Specialist, State and Local Tax

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Job Summary

Support state and local tax compliance and planning by documenting tax return positions for sales/use tax and gross receipts transactions, analyzing complex accounting to determine proper tax treatment, and reviewing state returns and workpapers for multiple entities. Assist with quarterly and annual provision processes, provide auditor support, perform technical tax research, monitor tax law changes, and help the federal/state tax controversy team respond to information requests and ASC 450 analysis.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Identify and document tax return positions for sales/use tax and gross receipts tax transactions.
  • •Analyze complex accounting transactions to ensure appropriate tax treatment.
  • •Support quarterly and annual tax provision processes and respond to financial statement auditor inquiries.
  • •Review state tax returns and work papers for a complex group of legal entities.
  • •Perform technical tax research, monitor state tax regulatory and legislative developments, and support tax controversy (ASC 450 information requests).

Key Requirements

  • •Experience gained through a college degree program or certifications in Accounting (or related field).
  • •5 to 8+ years of relevant tax/accounting experience, with Big 4 accounting firm experience strongly preferred.
  • •Strong knowledge of accounting and tax requirements for public companies, including the underlying policies and procedures.
  • •Basic knowledge of tax return processes.
  • •Ability to research tax issues and document filing positions and refund claims.
Experience:5-8 years
Education:Bachelor's in Accounting
Skills:Problem-solvingContinuous improvementResponsivenessClient service mindsetCross-functional collaboration
Tech Stack:Electronic research services

Company Brief

Vistra Energy
Operates a large integrated power generation and retail electricity business, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the United States. The company focuses on electricity generation, retail energy sales, and related energy services.
Industry: Utilities
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 10M to 25M
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Irving, United States
Founded: 2016
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