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American Electric Power · 2 weeks ago

Indirect Tax Analyst Sr - Principal

positionColumbus, OH
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$85K/yr - $129K/yr
date3+ years exp

American Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. The Tax Analyst is responsible for preparing and reviewing tax returns and analyses, managing property tax responsibilities, and participating in tax research and planning.

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Responsibilities

Prepare/review state and local property tax (indirect) returns, reports, estimates, work papers, and analyses
Prepare/review indirect tax schedules for financial reports, forecasts, regulatory filings, and special studies
Prepare/review analyses and work papers to support annual deferrals and monthly reporting of indirect tax accruals, including the reconciliation of tax accrual accounts
Review and process property tax payments to state and local tax jurisdictions
Negotiate property values with state and local tax jurisdictions
Actively participate in continuous process improvement initiatives, including the utilization of technology tools such as Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, etc
Monitor indirect tax legislative, administrative, and judicial developments across the U.S. and ascertain how proposed and enacted changes will affect the company
Conduct and/or supervise tax research and planning related to business activities and identify tax risks
Work closely with business to understand new product initiatives and advise on the applicability of non-income tax laws
Research tax issues/questions and prepare written analysis and conclusions
Participate in the state and local tax audit process including the preparation and review of responses to internal and external auditors’ questions, and review and prepare responses to audit assessments

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor's degree
Three (3) years of total work experience in business, finance, or accounting disciplines with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in tax functions
Five (5) years of total work experience in business, finance, or accounting disciplines with a minimum of three (3) years' experience in tax functions
Prepare/review state and local property tax (indirect) returns, reports, estimates, work papers, and analyses
Prepare/review indirect tax schedules for financial reports, forecasts, regulatory filings, and special studies
Prepare/review analyses and work papers to support annual deferrals and monthly reporting of indirect tax accruals, including the reconciliation of tax accrual accounts
Review and process property tax payments to state and local tax jurisdictions
Negotiate property values with state and local tax jurisdictions
Actively participate in continuous process improvement initiatives, including the utilization of technology tools such as Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, etc
Monitor indirect tax legislative, administrative, and judicial developments across the U.S. and ascertain how proposed and enacted changes will affect the company
Conduct and/or supervise tax research and planning related to business activities and identify tax risks
Work closely with business to understand new product initiatives and advise on the applicability of non-income tax laws
Research tax issues/questions and prepare written analysis and conclusions
Participate in the state and local tax audit process including the preparation and review of responses to internal and external auditors' questions, and review and prepare responses to audit assessments
Software: PowerPlan, PeopleSoft, UIPlanner
Working knowledge of data analytics (Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, etc.)
Strong attention to detail, well developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to build relationships with customers and team members
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

Preferred

Professional certification (CPA, CMA, CIA) preferred
Graduate Business Degree preferred

Benefits

Short-term incentive (annual bonus)
Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision
Retirement: 401K and AEP Pension

Company

American Electric Power

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American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
dateFounded in 1906
location
Columbus, Ohio, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://aep.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (14)
2023 (32)
2022 (24)
2021 (15)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.03B
Key Investors
GRIP ProgramInvenergy
2025-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $3.5B
2023-10-19Grant· $27.8M
2023-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B

Leadership Team

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William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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