Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD) 

***This position will be filled as a Tax Specialist, Sr; Tax Specialist, Sr Lead or Tax Specialist, Sr. Staff depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate***

 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include preparing and reviewing sales and use tax returns and other federal, state and local miscellaneous tax returns.  Preparing and reviewing property tax returns and valuations.  Preparing and remitting property tax payments.  Preparing schedules which provide budgeting and forecasting data relative to future property tax payments. Providing tax guidance for contracts and purchases of materials and equipment.  Defending sales and use tax audits, including obtaining supporting documentation, preparing schedules to support tax positions and researching sales/use tax audit issues.  Monitoring and ensuring compliance with new tax laws and regulations.  Assisting with implementation of planning opportunities and process improvements as well as familiarity with commonly utilized tax credits and incentives. Assist in responding to information requests from multiple regulatory commissions.  

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum education required of the position:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent work experience.

Desired:

MBA or Other Relevant Advanced Business Degree (e.g., Masters of Accounting)

 

Minimum Experience required of the position:

Tax Specialist, Sr Staff 8+ years of relevant work experience

Tax Specialist, Sr Lead 6+ years of relevant work experience

Tax Specialist, Sr. 4+ years of relevant work experience

Tax Accounting experience is a plus

 

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
CPA and/or CMI designation is a plus

 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Ability and proficiency in Microsoft Office products primarily Excel and Adobe Acrobat
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to effectively use tax research tools

 

 Desired/Preferred experience:

• Experience in the utility industry preferred.
• Strong overall computer and technology skills desired.
• Prior property, sales/use tax preparation and review experience, including knowledge of processes.   
• Adept at using tax technology tools (SAP, Thomson Reuters OneSource, PowerPlan)

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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 118449
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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