Entry Level Tax Accounting Analyst

Join a growing Gulf South energy utility providing essential natural gas service to hundreds of thousands of customers across Louisiana and Mississippi. With an expanding regulated utility platform and significant investment in critical energy infrastructure, the organization offers the stability of an established utility alongside the opportunity to contribute to a business undergoing meaningful growth and transformation.

The Entry Level Tax Accounting Analyst will support tax accounting, reporting, and compliance activities across a complex, multi-jurisdictional regulated utility environment. This role will prepare tax accruals, support state and local tax filings, reconcile tax-related accounts, assist with audits and financial close activities, and help strengthen internal controls as the organization continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax accruals and maintain supporting calculations and workpapers.
• Prepare and file state and local tax returns, including sales and use tax filings.
• Support property tax reporting and compliance activities.
• Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to tax accounting.
• Prepare documentation and respond to information requests supporting tax audits.
• Monitor tax filing deadlines and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Research applicable tax regulations and requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain tax documentation, schedules, and supporting financial records.
• Support the development and improvement of tax processes and internal controls.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and other stakeholders on tax reporting and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3+ years of accounting, tax, or related professional experience.
• Experience preparing tax accruals, reconciliations, or supporting tax filings.
• Knowledge of state and local tax compliance processes.
• Experience with general ledger account reconciliations and financial close activities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with ERP or financial accounting systems.
• Exposure to state and local tax (SALT) requirements preferred.
• Utility, energy, or regulated industry experience preferred.
• CPA certification or active progress toward CPA certification preferred.