Tax Senior Specialist, State and Local Tax

Irving, Texas

Full time

40013470

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Job Summary

This direct entry exempt position requires a working knowledge of tax concepts, practices, and procedures and specialized knowledge of state and local tax laws.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Assisting in the identification and documenting of tax return positions, especially as it pertains to the taxability of sales/use tax and gross receipts tax transactions throughout the company

• Analyzing complex accounting transactions to ensure appropriate tax treatment

• Supporting the quarterly and annual provision process and responding to questions and inquiries from the financial statement auditors

• Reviewing state tax returns and work papers for a complex group of legal entities

• Analyzing financial statements and other financial data, specifically as they relate to tax compliance and tax planning

• Performing technical tax research using electronic research services and generating documentation to support tax return filing positions and refund claims

• Monitoring state tax regulatory and legislative developments and assisting with the interpretation of the implications for the company

• Assisting the federal and state tax controversy team in responding to information document requests and analyzing data for ASC 450 purposes

• A problem-solving mentality with a focus on continuous process improvements to better provide taxability analysis to the business units in an efficient manner as well as structuring solutions to minimize tax impacts where possible

• Further providing outstanding client service through responsiveness to questions and requests by the business units, including interaction with staff and departments throughout the organization

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

• Experienced gained through college degree programs and or certifications in Accounting, or related field, required

• 5 to 8+ years relevant experience and Big 4 accounting firm experience strongly preferred

• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and tax requirements and the underlying policy, practices and procedures of public companies

• Basic knowledge of tax return processes is required

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Job Family

Tax

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.

Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities.

Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers.

As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at .

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It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io to make a request.