Tax Senior Accountant

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Office of Controller team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Tax Senior Accountant position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

The Tax Senior Accountant performs complex accounting and analysis functions, under general direction. They also will participate in daily and monthly accounting processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. Additionally, the Tax Senior Accountant ensures SOX procedures and controls are being complied with and working according to documentation. They will ensure customer satisfaction and continual improvement of processes.


Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

• Participates in the preparation and filing of tax returns.
• Creates, gathers, analyzes, and maintains sufficient records to support the monthly tax accrual and tax return.
• Maintains tax fixed assets schedules and supporting workpapers.
• Supports and educates other departments on tax matters.
• Identifies and resolves more complex tax issues or opportunities with assistance.
• Leads or consults on special projects within the tax department.
• Complies with internal controls and actively updates SOX 404 procedures.
• May act as the primary point of contact between the company and the taxing authority.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors to support tax compliance and ongoing business activities.
• Keeps up-to-date on current tax law changes, pronouncements, and issues.
• Perform and enhance tax policies, procedures, controls, and documentation.
• Responds to requests received from management and other departments and represents the department at company meetings
• Complies with internal controls and actively updates and tests SOX 404 procedures.
• Provides training and guidance to less experienced staff and cross-trains with other staff members.
• Company & Industry Acumen - Consistently applies industry knowledge when developing analysis; understands who the key stakeholders are and circulates findings accordingly; leverages knowledge to drive cross-functional solutions.
• Collaboration - Collaborates with relevant stakeholders to achieve business objectives and leads projects to completion with the appropriate amount of urgency.
• Customer Focus - Articulates customer needs and works collaboratively to exceed expectations and improve the customer experience.
• Innovation & Process Improvement - Takes ownership of responsibilities while identifying and recommending improvements to processes, procedures and systems; that appropriately considers stakeholder feedback. Manages time to create capacity to focus on value added work. Ensures individual knowledge and skills are up to date with current industry standards and actively shares knowledge with others.
• Strategic - Uses strategic thinking and critical reasoning to create solutions and drive value within business and team to meet strategic objectives.
• Influence - Uses analysis to provide cross-functional feedback that supports and drives business decisions.
• Leadership - Leads by example, provides guidance and may assist with training of junior staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• 3+ years of directly relevant accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and technical application
• Strong ability to effectively analyze and report on financial information
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Strong PC skills (including Excel, Word, Access)

Desired Qualifications

• Licensed Certified Public Accountant
• Master of Taxation or other advanced degree
• Utility taxation experience
• Experience with OneSource/GoSystem RS, Power BI, Alteryx, RIA Checkpoint

Additional Information

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.

The pay range for this position is $82,000.00 - $136,300.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.


PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).


Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.


Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.