Senior Tax Specialist

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC Job Summary/Purpose As a Senior Tax Specialist, you'll support Entergy's multistate tax compliance by preparing and reviewing sales and use tax, property tax, and other state and local tax filings. You'll also provide tax guidance, support audits, monitor regulatory changes, and identify opportunities to improve tax processes and drive compliance across the organization. Job Duties/Responsibilities In this role, you will: Prepare and review multistate sales and use tax returns, property tax returns, and other state and local tax filings. Review property tax valuations and payments and estimate sales and use tax associated with major capital investments. Prepare and review budgeting and forecasting schedules related to future property tax liabilities. Provide multistate tax guidance for contracts and purchases of materials and equipment. Support multistate sales and use tax audits by researching issues, analyzing supporting documentation, and responding to audit findings. Research state and local tax laws, monitor regulatory changes, and ensure ongoing tax compliance. Identify and support tax planning opportunities and continuous process improvements. Assist with responses to information requests from regulatory commissions. Requirements Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. Preferred: MBA or other advanced degree. Experience 8+ years of relevant tax experience. Preferred: Tax accounting experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Experience preparing and reviewing property tax and sales/use tax returns. Knowledge of tax processes and multistate tax compliance. Experience with SAP, Thomson Reuters OneSource, and PowerPlan. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (primarily Excel) and Adobe Acrobat. Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience using tax research tools such as CCH, Checkpoint, or LexisNexis. Preferred Experience in the utility industry. Familiarity with tax credits and incentives. Certificates, Licenses & Certifications Preferred CPA, JD, and/or Certified Member of the Institute (CMI) designation. Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans Job Function : Corporate FLSA Status : Professional Relocation Option : No Relocation Offered Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT Number of Openings : 1 Req ID : 123785 Travel Percentage :Up to 25% An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Accessibility Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process Employee Services will contact you regarding your request. Additional Responsibilities As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours. Working Conditions As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties. Please note Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr