Senior Tax Specialist

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.Job SummaryThis direct entry exempt position requires a working knowledge of tax concepts, practices, and procedures and specialized knowledge of state income, federal income and/or non-income tax laws, as applicable.Job DescriptionKey AccountabilitiesAssisting in the identification and documenting of tax return positions, particularly as it relates to property tax positions and federal prevailing wage compliance necessary to claim certain federal income tax creditsAnalyzing transaction facts and applicable law to ensure Vistra’s tax positions are duly supported and documentedSupporting the quarterly and annual provision process and responding to questions and inquiries from the financial statement auditorsReviewing property tax returns and work papers for a complex group of legal entitiesAnalyzing applicable laws and providing applicable modeling analysis in the property tax space to support property tax challenges as well as to support development decisionsPerforming technical tax research using electronic research services and generating documentation to support tax return filing positions and refund claimsMonitoring federal, state and local tax regulatory and legislative developments and assisting with the interpretation of the implications for the companyAssisting the tax controversy team in responding to information document requests and analyzing dataStrategic thinking and problem solving to deliver excellent client service to the business unitsFurther providing outstanding client service through responsiveness to questions and requests by the business units, including interaction with staff and departments throughout the organizationEducation, Experience & Skill RequirementsExperience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications in Accounting, or related field, required5 to 8+ years relevant experience and Big 4 accounting firm experience strongly preferredComprehensive knowledge of accounting and tax requirements and the underlying policy, practices and procedures of public companiesBasic knowledge of tax return processes is required#LI-Hybrid#LI-ND1Job FamilyTaxCompanyVistra Corporate Services CompanyLocationsIrving, TexasTexasWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr TXU Retail Services Company