Tax Accountant (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position.  Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply.  This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.).

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Our Tax Accountant supports comprehensive business group tax needs including rate case support, tax provision, tax return preparation and tax planning. Also support SEC, FERC and other regulatory reporting obligations. Participate in the preparation and filing of tax returns for the Eversource system
 

Essential Functions

• Computes, analyzes and allocates tax expenses for both federal and state.
• Prepares and files tax returns applicable to State Sales and Use, Gross Earnings, Property and Motor Carrier Road Tax.
• Prepares estimated payments for sales and use taxes.
• Prepares schedules to be used in the federal tax returns.
• Assists in the preparation of the federal tax returns.
• Assists in coordination of the investigational activities for all federal and state tax auditors, regulatory auditors, and outside auditors.
• Analyzes, as requested, the taxes presented on the corporate books, budgets or forecasts for management, regulatory reports, rate-case presentations or outside inquiries.
• Provides necessary information and guidance to generate tax expenses for rate cases, budgets, forecasts and the corporate financial model.
• Aids in maintaining the accuracy of data processing programs dealing with taxes.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge/Skill: 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of federal and state statutes and regulations pertaining to income taxes
• Knowledge of tax laws and requirements pertaining to corporate taxes
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting theory
• Strong knowledge of functional accounting practices and procedures

Other Preferred Knowledge:

• Knowledge of utility accounting and finance
• Knowledge of ratemaking theory and practice
• GAAP
• SEC Regulations
• Accounting research techniques

Skills:

• Quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Ability to apply consistently sound judgment
• Strong functional understanding of computerized accounting programs
• Demonstrated skill with MS Office applications (specifically Word and Excel)
• Ability to multi-task and shift among multiple priorities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative, team player
• Demonstrate initiative and personal ambition to continue to learn and develop professionally
• Ability to interpret and relate complex information in a user-friendly manner  

Education:    

•  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, closely related field or equivalent level of education/experience                                

Experience:   

• Three (3) plus years of related accounting experience in transactional tax and/or property tax compliance, preferably in a corporate and/or public accounting environment

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: