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Kosmos Energy · 1 day ago

Tax Accountant

Kosmos Energy is a leading deepwater exploration and production company focused on meeting the world’s growing demand for energy. The Tax Accountant position is responsible for applying tax laws and accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare accurate income tax provisions, tax returns, and ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual global tax provisions using OneSource Tax Provision software
Assist with preparation of monthly tax forecasts
Prepare U.S. federal and state tax extensions
Prepare U.S., international, and state tax returns using OneSource Income Tax software
Prepare local country income tax and indirect tax returns
Assist with research and document findings related to U.S. federal, state, and host country tax issues
Assist with tax audits including responding to notices and gathering data/preparing support schedules
Handle other projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned
Ability to work directly with VP, Tax on special projects, as needed
Special projects as needed

Qualification

Income tax provisionTax compliance experienceOneSource Tax ProvisionASC 740Forms 1120Excel skillsMaster’s in TaxationCPACPA candidateSpanish languagePortuguese languageFrench languageInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem solving skillsTime management skills

Required

Minimum 2-4 years of income tax provision and tax compliance experience in public accounting firm
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; however, preference may be given to candidates with Master's in Taxation, CPA's or CPA candidates or other advanced degrees
Working knowledge of ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes
Experience preparing forms 1120, 5471, and 8858
Ability to complete basic to intermediate tax research
Intermediate skills in Word, Excel
Must be able to maintain confidentiality
Original, creative thinker with the ability to formulate and express a contrarian viewpoint
Possess a strong ability to work in a team environment
Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

OneSource Income Tax and OneSource Tax Provision software experience
International oil and gas exploration and production industry tax experience
Spanish, Portuguese, and or French language competencies

Company

Kosmos Energy

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KOSMOS ENERGY is a pathfinding oil and gas exploration and production company focused on frontier and emerging areas

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.2B
Key Investors
Shell Oil CompanyWarburg Pincus
2025-09-25Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-09-10Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $800M

Leadership Team

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Neal Shah
Chief Financial Officer
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Ashley Aills
Executive Assistant To Chief Financial Officer
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