Tax Senior Specialist, State and Local Tax

Vistra
  • Irving, Texas
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

    Job Summary

    This direct entry exempt position requires a working knowledge of tax concepts, practices, and procedures and specialized knowledge of state and local tax laws.

    Job Description

    Key Accountabilities

    • Assisting in the identification and documenting of tax return positions, especially as it pertains to the taxability of sales/use tax and gross receipts tax transactions throughout the company
    • Analyzing complex accounting transactions to ensure appropriate tax treatment
    • Supporting the quarterly and annual provision process and responding to questions and inquiries from the financial statement auditors
    • Reviewing state tax returns and work papers for a complex group of legal entities
    • Analyzing financial statements and other financial data, specifically as they relate to tax compliance and tax planning
    • Performing technical tax research using electronic research services and generating documentation to support tax return filing positions and refund claims
    • Monitoring state tax regulatory and legislative developments and assisting with the interpretation of the implications for the company
    • Assisting the federal and state tax controversy team in responding to information document requests and analyzing data for ASC 450 purposes
    • A problem-solving mentality with a focus on continuous process improvements to better provide taxability analysis to the business units in an efficient manner as well as structuring solutions to minimize tax impacts where possible
    • Further 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

    • Experienced 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

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    Job Family

    Tax

    Company

    Vistra Corporate Services Company

    Locations

    Irving, Texas

    Texas

    We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!

    If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

    It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

     

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIrving, Texas

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Certificationsunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corporate Taxunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Federal Taxunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Auditunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • Internet/Online Serviceunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Local Taxunmatched
    • Monitor Regulationsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Returns Processingunmatched
    • Sales Taxunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • State Taxunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Tax Accountingunmatched
    • Tax Planningunmatched
    • Tax Regulationsunmatched
    • Tax Returnsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Researchunmatched
    • Use Taxunmatched

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