Alabama Power Company · 1 month ago
Tax Accountant – Transaction Tax
Atlanta, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expAlabama Power Company is seeking a Tax Accountant specializing in Transaction Tax. The role involves preparing various transaction tax returns and assisting with audits while ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
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Responsibilities
Timely and accurately prepares monthly, quarterly and annual federal, state, local and international transaction tax returns and monthly reconciliations
Gathers requested data for federal, state, local and international transaction tax audits by tax authorities
Builds and maintains relationships with Business Units, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable to ensure Tax involvement in business initiatives
Ensures timely completion and filing of the transaction tax returns for which they are responsible
Performs analysis of Vertex sales and use tax systems data to ensure accuracy
Analyzes general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable data to ensure proper recording of transaction tax data
Updates transaction tax rate tables for the compliance and billing systems
Issues exemption certificates for vendors and receives and tracks exemption certificates from customers
Assists Supervisor in identifying and implementing process changes as necessary to streamline the processes and mitigate compliance risks
Maximizes utilization and functionality of transaction tax technology decision and returns system
Works closely with the business units to respond to transaction tax questions
Assists Supervisor with research for federal, state and local and international transaction taxes
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
6 months + tax experience in a similar sized organization or public accounting firm
Demonstrated experience in preparing transaction tax returns or relevant experience
MS Excel – advanced proficiency
MS Word – intermediate proficiency
Time management skills
Strong accuracy skills and attention to detail
Preferred
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMI (Certified Member of the Institute of Professionals in Taxation)
Vertex sales and use tax software
Oracle Cloud Financials
Proficiency with tax research software
Company
Alabama Power Company
Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of It is a sub-organization of Southern Company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Peoples
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Moses Feagin
Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer
Recent News
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