Senior Tax Accountant

• Analyze the impact of new or proposed tax laws and/or interpretations and help to identify potential tax-saving opportunities.
• May advise management on tax implications of special tax issues related to the energy industry, assist in drafting responses to IRS information requests, state auditor requests, and/or other regulatory authority requests, and assist in training co-workers with respect to new or emerging issues or information.
• Reviews current processes and recommends and implements changes to procedures and processes.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with specific experience in federal, state and/or local tax areas or 6 years public accounting experience .Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experience include:
• Knowledge of tax research methods with ability to interpret tax laws, prepare general tax research memorandums, and formulate recommendations for management.
• Ability to review models for tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and new business opportunities.
• Ability to research complex issues, formulate and develop recommendations to management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with ERP software
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate the completion of multiple work assignments and/or projects, provide guidance where necessary, problem solve, and ensure that the project team meets it operational deadlines.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and training to others.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to motivate team members towards completion of work assignments.
• Ability to provide critical feedback and peer reviews for assigned work tasks.

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