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Vistra Corp. · 2 days ago

Tax Sr Specialist

Vistra Corp. is a global leader seeking a Tax Sr Specialist to join their team. The role involves assisting in tax return positions, analyzing transaction facts, and supporting the quarterly and annual provision process, among other responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

Assisting 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 credits
Analyzing transaction facts and applicable law to ensure Vistra’s tax positions are duly supported and documented
Supporting the quarterly and annual provision process and responding to questions and inquiries from the financial statement auditors
Reviewing property tax returns and work papers for a complex group of legal entities
Analyzing applicable laws and providing applicable modeling analysis in the property tax space to support property tax challenges as well as to support development decisions
Performing technical tax research using electronic research services and generating documentation to support tax return filing positions and refund claims
Monitoring federal, state and local tax regulatory and legislative developments and assisting with the interpretation of the implications for the company
Assisting the tax controversy team in responding to information document requests and analyzing data
Strategic thinking and problem solving to deliver excellent client service to the business units
Further providing outstanding client service through responsiveness to questions and requests by the business units, including interaction with staff and departments throughout the organization

Qualification

Tax concepts knowledgeAccounting knowledgeTax return processesBig 4 accounting experienceClient serviceStrategic thinkingProblem solving

Required

Working knowledge of tax concepts, practices, and procedures
Specialized knowledge of state income, federal income and/or non-income tax laws
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications in Accounting, or related field
5 to 8+ years relevant experience
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and tax requirements and the underlying policy, practices and procedures of public companies
Basic knowledge of tax return processes

Preferred

Big 4 accounting firm experience strongly preferred

Company

Vistra Corp.

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Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company, based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$9.5B
2026-01-12Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2025-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B

Leadership Team

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Stacey Dore
Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer
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