Tax Analyst Senior - Tax Analyst Principal (Non-Income)

Job Posting End Date

07-28-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Tax Analyst Job Family is responsible for preparing and reviewing state and local transaction tax and property tax (non-income) returns, reports, estimates, work papers, and analyses. They will be preparing and reviewing non-income tax schedules for financial reports, forecasts, regulatory filings, and special studies.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Prepare/review analyses and work papers to support monthly recording and reporting of non-income tax accruals, including the reconciliation of tax accrual accounts.

• Actively participate in continuous process improvement initiatives, including the utilization of technology tools such as Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, etc.

• Monitor non-income tax legislative, administrative, and judicial developments across the U.S. and ascertain how proposed and enacted changes will affect the company.

• Conduct and/or supervise tax research and planning related to business activities and identify tax risks.

• Work closely with business to understand new product initiatives and advise on the applicability of non-income tax laws.

• Research tax issues/questions and prepare written analysis and conclusions.

• Participate in the federal, state and local tax audit process including the preparation and review of responses to auditors' questions, and review and prepare responses to audit assessments.

What We're Looking For:

Tax Analyst Senior:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Work Experience:

• Four (4) years' in total work experience in business, finance, or accounting disciplines with two (2) years' in tax.

Tax Analyst Principal:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Work Experience:

• Six (6) years' in total work experience in business, finance, or accounting disciplines with four (4) years' in tax.

Required License(s)/Certification(s):

• Professional certification (CPA,CMA,CIA) or Graduate Business Degree preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Professional certification (CPA, CMA, CIA) or Graduate Business Degree preferred.

• Software: Vertex and PeopleSoft

• Working knowledge of data analytics (Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, etc.)

• Strong attention to detail, well developed analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to build relationships with customers and team members.

• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Physical demand level is Sedentary

Where You'll Work:

• On-Site in AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH or Canton, OH location

What You'll Get:

• Depends on how you interview, years of experience and skillset
• Range would be between $90,000 - 115,000
• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

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