Tax Analyst

Basic Purpose

Perfects knowledge of tax principles for all taxes (income, franchise, sales & use taxes, etc.), prepares the associated tax returns, and accounting for tax activity according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ASC 740.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Sales & Use & Other Taxes (60%)

- Sales and use and taxes other than income taxes monthly compliance

- Monthly, quarterly and annual taxes other than income returns and ensures the returns and associated tax payments are made on a timely basis

- Analyzing sales and use holds for proper tax calculations by cross referencing the tax rates in the applicable county

Monthly Tax Accrual (30%)

- Monthly tax accrual, including the associated account roll forward schedule, effective tax rate schedule, account reconciliations and other supporting documentation required for the monthly income tax entry following the ASC 740 principles and other current accounting pronouncements

- Federal and State income tax returns

Other (10%)

- Identifies potential tax issues, opportunities for tax savings, and ways to make assigned tax compliance more efficient

Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department and the company.

Maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities, enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in accounting, finance, business or related field and 2 years of related accounting or tax experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:

- Effective oral and written communication skills, including ability to create schedules and reconciliations for management that succinctly summarize the company's tax position

- Prioritization and handling multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Demonstrated skills such as:

- Ability to interact with company personnel

- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-pressure environment

- Intermediate computer skills and aptitude to efficiently operate work-related software.

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.