WGL - Senior Tax Specialist

Job Description

WGL - Senior Tax Specialist

The Senior Tax Specialist prepares US Federal & state utility, non-utility, sales / use, property, franchise, gross receipts, fuel and excise tax filings. The Senior Tax Specialist will prepare and reconcile monthly accrual journal entries for all utility, non-utility, gross receipts, property, franchise, excise taxes. The Senior Tax Specialist will also aid with government tax audits. The Senior Tax Specialist will interact with management at all levels within the organization.

You Will :

Prepare or assist with filings for utility & non-utility tax, state, and local sales / use tax, state / local property tax, federal / state excise, franchise, fuel tax, business registrations and annual reports, tax exemption certificates, and other general tax or informational filings that may become required

Review information from the jurisdiction and tax research software for rate or other law changes effective dates

Take a set of facts, research the applicable tax laws, develop an appropriate tax strategy, and present it to management

Participate in SALT aspects of transactions, including due diligence

Pursue SALT savings opportunities including reverse audits and credits / incentives / grants

Partner with the business to identify and address SALT considerations / opportunities relating to operational initiatives

For all taxes mentioned above, initiate electronic payments for approval online and through the Company’s payment system with supporting calculations and source references

Provide audit support for governmental audits related to all taxes mentioned above, manage external tax auditor relations, maintain / develop a schedule that tracks the status and issues of each audit, work with various groups to implement any changes resulting from completed audits, assist with Audit negotiations, assist with calculations for both planning and audit

Reconciles general tax general ledger accounts, identifies discrepancies, and proposes corrective entries

Prepares underlying tax accrual data, prepares and posts journal entries for monthly closes

Recommends process improvements that relate to the duties of the position

Assists, as may be requested, for any tax department related reporting or project

Represents the department’s and the Company’s interests before various audiences; i.e., other departments within the Company, auditors and taxing authorities

You Have :

Bachelor's Degree in accounting required

5+ Years of experience in tax accounting, preferably with the Big 4 or in a corporate setting

Working knowledge of and ability to apply tax statutes

CPA or master’s in taxation preferred

Demonstrated ability to evaluate business transactions and communicate the corresponding tax implications

Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office (intermediate level Word, PowerPoint and Excel, common ERP applications, query and reporting tools, etc), to share, retrieve, research and present business information. Ability to use latest analytical software to drive automation

Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with business partners, supervisors and peers. Places the team success above individual achievement

Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks independently and under tight timelines

Demonstrated ability to logically analyze business problems

Demonstrated ability to logically and concisely present diverse ideas, both verbally and in writing

Utility industry experience is preferred

We offer a competitive salary range of $91,500 to $125,625 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply