Junior Tax Analyst

Job Description

Junior Tax Analyst

About Nneec

Northern New England Energy Corporation (NNEEC) is an employee and customer-centric energy company based in Vermont. A subsidiary of Énergir, L.P., NNEEC is the parent company of Green Mountain Power Corporation, Vermont Gas Systems, Inc., and Northern New England Investment Company, which holds an ownership interest in Portland Natural Gas Transmission System. We take pride in our total benefits rewards program offered to our employees. Our generous benefits package includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, competitive compensation and bonus potential, 401(k) with employer contributions, and ample paid time off.

About The Position

NNEEC is seeking a Jr. Tax Analyst to help the organization and its subsidiaries with multiple tax functions that range from tax compliance, tax accounting and tax research and planning.

WHAT ARE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION?

• Prepare and assist in the preparation of consolidated and standalone corporate federal and state tax returns.
• Improve and maintain internal tax return preparation process.
• Respond to federal and state audits and inquiries.
• Assist with corporate tax payments.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and GAAP financial tax provisions and audit footnotes.
• Participate in tax forecasting, budgeting and planning process.
• Keep up to date with federal and state tax law changes.
• Assist with the preparation of rate case (energy regulated divisions) supporting tax worksheets and calculations.
• Assist with the preparation of FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) reporting on tax related issues.
• Other duties as may be required or requested.
  
  

WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED SKILLS FOR THIS ROLE?

• Cultural fit - We look for attitude, aptitude, work ethic and self-awareness as key attributes in our candidates. We hire people who others want to be around, learn quickly, have the grit to work through the inevitable roadblocks and the capacity and desire to produce a lot of great results for our customers.
• Ability to deliver high quality results.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic organizational structure.
• Skillful in developing and building successful internal and external relationships.
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong technology aptitude to learn and leverage technology solutions for communication, analysis, and efficient workflows. Excel experience required.
• Seeking a minimum of 2 years of tax accounting/advisory experience (multistate utility experience is a plus).
  
  

Working conditions and Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Predominately sedentary light office position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required (67% - 100% of the workday).
• The employee is occasionally required to walk.
• The employee is required to regularly use hands and fingers; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.
  
  

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective, and thought. Chances are, if you are considering applying for this position, you have transferable skills that will help you be successful in this role. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply, even if every skill requirement does not match perfectly, because we believe in continuous improvement and support our employees in achieving goals and objectives.