Senior Tax Analyst (Hybrid)

Company: Sempra
Location: San Diego
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

At Sempra, we tackle the biggest energy challenges that face our industry. Our high-performing team leverages the full capabilities of our organization to serve 40 million consumers across North America. By collaborating and challenging one another across multiple disciplines, we inspire our best work, ideas, and innovation. From increasing liquified natural gas (LNG) capacities to reducing carbon emissions to helping people prepare for the realities of climate change, we are committed to building a better energy future for all.Primary PurposeThis position will provide tax expertise for specific functional or business tax activities. In general, a Senior Tax Analyst will:

• Review the work of junior tax staff.
• Ensure completion of filing requirements and financial statement tax disclosures on a timely and accurate basis for the regulated and unregulated businesses.
• Respond to or direct staff to respond to tax and/or financial statement audits of the company and its subsidiaries.
• Analyze and quantify any tax impact to the company of current tax law and proposed tax legislation.
• Research tax positions under the direction and guidance of senior tax members.
• Identify favorable or simplified alternative reporting positions for assigned function or business unit.
• Develop tax planning opportunities.Duties and ResponsibilitiesIncumbents will focus on both Tax Accounting and Tax Compliance. Responsibilities are as follows:

• Ensure the completion of tax accounting (ASC 740) for the company and its subsidiaries, including financial statement and regulatory tax disclosures.
• Lead the effort to manage the tax requirements (e.g., determining book/tax differences and permanent and temporary differences) for the financial forecasting and strategic planning for assigned business unit, entities, projects, and other responsibilities.
• Monitor, identify, research, quantify, and effectively communicate proper tax provision and return reporting positions and filing requirements arising from business activities and planning strategies implemented for assigned business unit, entities, and responsibilities.
• Coordinate and review the company's responses to the financial statement auditor's and taxing authority auditor's information and data requests and proposed adjustments to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure the completion of the tax returns, estimated tax payments, including partnerships, exempt organizations, trusts, pension plans, and limited liability companies.
• Investigate and maintain awareness of existing and emerging tax laws, legislation, and rulings, in particular as they apply to assigned tasks and entities, including researching and quantifying any tax impact.
• Develop knowledge of the industry and the businesses; develop and maintain professional relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).QualificationsEducation
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration. Required
  • Master's degree in Tax or Accounting. PreferredExperience
    • 5 years of experience preferably with a large CPA firm/corporate tax department. RequiredSkills and Abilities
      • Solid working knowledge in at least one of the following tax functions and have taken affirmative steps toward developing such knowledge in another: domestic compliance, international compliance, audit, tax accounting, regulatory, sales use tax, property tax, and custom/tariffs duties.
      • Requires proficiency in tax and computer software applications including Microsoft Excel and Word and tax systems (e.g., Corp Tax).
      • Understanding and application of Alteryx (or other ETL) a plus.
      • Basic tax research skills and experience using tax research tools, such as RIA Checkpoint, BNA, or CCH.
      • Solid written and verbal communication skills and basic project management and presentation skills are required.
      • Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.
      • We offer a hybrid work environment. Although the schedule may vary, typically this will allow you to work from the office three days per week and work remotely on the remaining workdays.Work ScheduleHYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 3 days per week onsite.Area of InterestTaxFull-Time/Part-TimeFull-timeSalary$109,500.00 - $164,300.00Total Rewards PhilosophyNote: Sempra strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.Sempra offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.
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