Senior Tax Analyst

Location: 

Houston, Texas, US, 77007

Job ID#:  722
Job Category:  Accounting / Finance
Position Type:  Regular FT

JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The Company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society.

JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast-growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era.

Summary

Summary/Objective

 

The Tax Department leads the Company’s tax planning and strategy and has oversight of tax compliance. The Tax team is part of the Finance organization and is located in Houston, Texas.

Position Description

Essential Functions

 

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  • Prepare quarterly and year-end tax provision
  • Provide support for multiple state filings and answer inquiries from state and local taxing jurisdictions
  • Coordinate with accounting team to provide tax related documents to external partners for preparation of tax returns and assist in the review, payment, and filing of federal, state, and local income and franchise tax returns
  • Perform tax planning and research activities in connections with business transactions, changing tax rules, changing business processes
  • Manage/ Review the reporting process of monthly sales & use tax filings and exemption certificates, personal property tax filings, state and local business licenses, etc.
  • Assist external firm with compiling transfer pricing documentation for yearly transfer pricing reports
  • Ensure the organization is current with changing tax obligations and contact tax agencies to apply for and set up new tax IDs as necessary
  • Develop and maintain global tax calendar to include all tax types, due dates, and opportunities
  • Serve as an active and valued partner across all business functions regarding tax matters
  • Performs other related duties as assigned


Competencies

 

  • Strong ability to drive process improvements
  • Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism
  • Proven ability to work independently

Position Description Continued

Supervisory Responsibility

 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Work Environment

 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

 

Physical Demands

 

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

 

Primary Work Location

 

USA-Texas-Houston

 

Expected Hours of Work

 

Days and hours of work are established between the employee and the supervisor

 

Travel

 

Minimum business travel is expected for this position.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting  
  • 2+ years of experience in a tax-focused roll preferred
  • Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, and other general office environment software
  • Excellent analytical, reading comprehension and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

 

Preferred Education and Additional Eligibility Qualifications

 

  • CPA license preferred not required. Masters in Tax preferred
  • Preferred experience in state and local taxation
  • Preferred experience in tax provision
  • Familiarity with partnership taxation preferred
  • Experience with tax research tools preferred

Qualifications Continued

AP/EEO Statement

JERA Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.


Nearest Major Market: Houston