Tax Analyst I, II, Sr, or Lead

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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Position Description

Performs research, analysis, evaluation and preparation of tax returns, schedules, journal entries and reports regarding taxes, such as income, sales & use, property, franchise and other taxes for which the Company is responsible.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Performs analysis of Company data relating to various types of taxes.
• Performs analysis of applicable tax laws and other materials.
• Supports Company's position to governmental tax agencies.
• Participates in preparation of tax returns, supporting schedules, accounting journals, and reports for various Company taxes.
• Reviews schedules & computations prepared by other departments that are included in the returns.
• May participate in taxation activities of joint venture projects and activities involving other utilities, industries and outside legal, accounting & consulting firms.
• Recommends improvements or modifications to tax accounting systems and procedures.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)
Level I
Description:

• Assists more experienced analysts in tax research and analysis.
• May have primary responsibility for small compliance projects and will assist more experienced analysts on large compliance projects.
• Prepares less complex accounting journals and account reconciliations.
• Performs other assignments as needed by Tax Services team.
• May interface directly with taxing authorities during audits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• AA degree in business with 18 units of accounting and 3 years of experience in tax analysis and accounting or equivalent combination of education and, experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree in Accounting with 24 units of accounting from an accredited institution

Level II
Description:

• Performs tasks similar to Tax Analyst I but on more complex analysis, research or compliance projects.
• May be primary department contact for non-income tax audits.
• May direct work of Tax/ Sr. Tax Administrator or Tax Analyst I.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum qualifications of Level I and 5 years of experience in tax analysis and accounting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred qualifications of Level I and two years of experience in tax analysis and accounting.

Senior
Description:

• Will have primary responsibility for complex tax research, analysis or compliance projects.
• May have several projects or studies assigned at the same time and may assist other tax analysts in large projects.
• Will direct and review the work prepared by others.
• Will participate in teams representing the company to tax authorities, other utilities or others outside the Company.
• May have supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in Accounting with 24 units of accounting from an accredited institution and four years of experience in tax analysis or accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Large firm public accounting experience and CPA status.

Lead
Description:

• Will have primary responsibility for one or more core Tax functions including income tax accounting under ASC 740, income tax compliance, sales and use tax, and property tax.
• Will act as project lead over tax research, accounting, tax planning, analysis, compliance projects of any size or complexity, and adoption of new tax laws.
• May have several projects assigned at the same time and will direct and assist others on complex projects.
• Can represent TEP when meeting with other companies or organizations, including tax authorities.
• May act as primary contact on income tax audits conducted by IRS or state agencies.
• Will supervise and assist in training of less experienced tax analysts.
• Will provide technical leadership in specialized areas of taxation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum qualifications of Senior and six years of experience in tax analysis or accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Large firm public accounting experience, utility industry and CPA status.
  

Pay Rate: Salary determined based on candidates experience and qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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