Tax Specialist

Tax Specialist New Orleans, LA Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Tax accounting Accounting and finance experience

Full Job Description Work Place Flexibility:

Hybrid Legal Entity:

Entergy Services, LLC •This position can be filled as a Tax Specialist, Sr, Sr. Lead, or Sr. Staff depending on experience.•

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

This position is part of a work group within Tax dedicated to Retail and Wholesale Regulatory filings, Testimony, Discovery Requests for Information, Regulatory Tax Strategy, and IRS and FERC Regulatory Accounting Requirements. This work group is a proactive response to the increased load of Regulatory activities for the Entergy System.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties to include preparing tax adjustments for both Retail and Wholesale Regulatory Filings and reviewing per book and regulated ADIT and Cost of Service calculations for Income Tax. Additional work duties will include assessment of changes in federal and state tax laws along with FERC Rate Making and Accounting Guidance and development of plans to implement the required changes. Position will need to work closely with Retail and Wholesale Regulated Filing Teams, Income Tax Accounting, Tax Depreciation, and Federal and State counsel to implement both changes in rules and regulations, as well as corporate tax planning strategies. Prepares and maintains tax records, returns, reports and other related materials. Participates in the development and implementation of tax strategy. Devises legal means to minimize tax liability using thorough knowledge of tax laws and regulations. Recommends alternative tax treatments to alleviate or reduce tax burden. Determines proper financial accounting treatment of tax transactions and ensures they are properly recorded. Prepares regulatory reports.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent work experience. Master's Degree preferred Minimum experience required of the position

Tax Specialist:

0-3 years in tax or accounting

Tax Specialist, Sr:

5 years of work experience as a tax accountant Tax Specialist, Sr.

Lead:

7 years of work experience as a tax accountant

Tax Specialist, Sr Staff:

8 years experience as a tax accountant. Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

Tax Specialist:

0-3 years in tax or accounting

Tax Specialist, Sr:

4 years of work experience as a tax accountant Tax Specialist, Sr.

Lead:

7 years of work experience as a tax accountant

Tax Specialist, Sr Staff:

8 years experience as a tax accountant. Any certificates, licenses, etc., required for the position CPA or CMI preferred

Primary Location:

Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana :

New Orleans Job Function :

Professional FLSA Status :

Professional Relocation Option:

No Relocation Offered Union description/code :

NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings :

1

Req ID:

123164

Travel Percentage :

Up to 25% An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

EEO Statement:

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility:

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Know Your Rights:

Workplace Discrimination is Illegal The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note:

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.