Sr. Accountant - GL

About Pacific Summit Energy LLC

Pacific Summit Energy (PSE) is the North American energy marketing and trading affiliate of Sumitomo Corporation (Sumitomo), the Japanese global enterprise with more than 350 years of successful business history. In the energy industry, PSE's market presence is widespread along the energy supply chain, ranging from trading and procuring natural gas, power and environmental products to meeting the supply needs of industrial and commercial end users and utilities on a very large scale. PSE also has a significant presence in the Over the Counter (OTC) market, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) as a leading participant in energy futures and options. In 2025, we opened our London branch to expand our liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations and to continue growing steadily in the promising opportunities presented by the energy transition.

About the role

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; preparing accurate financial reporting; maintaining strong internal controls; and partnering across the business to resolve accounting issues and improve processes. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

#1 • Lead the preparation and review of monthly and annual state sales and use tax and excise tax returns.


#2 • Oversee the reconciliation of tax accounts and support tax accruals, year-end estimates, and related financial reporting activities.


#3 • Manage state and local tax registrations, renewals, certifications, and licensing requirements.


#4 • Maintain accurate tax records, including exemption certificates, direct pay permits, and supporting documentation. #5 • Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and communicate impacts to relevant internal stakeholders.


#6 • Research direct and indirect tax issues, prepare written analyses, and recommend practical compliance solutions.

#7 • Review contracts and confirmations to identify tax implications and ensure appropriate compliance actions are taken. #8 • Respond to tax notices, prepare correspondence with tax authorities, and coordinate with state and local agencies as needed.


#9 • Plan for and manage tax audits by working with external auditors, advisors, internal tax teams, and business partners. #10 • Identify and implement opportunities to improve tax processes, reporting, and automation.

#11 • Provide guidance to commercial, settlement, accounting, and administrative teams on tax-related matters.


#12 • Supervise, coach, and review the work of two Senior Tax Analysts to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality deliverables.


#13 • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close activities, reconciliations, and audit requests as needed.

#14 • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned, including limited travel when required.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirement: Accounting Degree
• Required Skills: At least 7 years of sales & use tax and income tax experience and 2 years of financial accounting experience.