NW Natural · 1 week ago
Tax Consultant 2 or 3
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $137K/yr
5+ years expNW Natural is a utility services company committed to providing safe and reliable energy solutions. The Tax Consultant will support the internal tax team by managing tax compliance, regulatory support, and providing timely updates to internal stakeholders.
Natural ResourcesOil and GasService Industry
Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and maintain documentation for the income tax provision under ASC 740 and related regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial reporting requirements
Prepare and file income and indirect tax returns, including estimates, extensions, elections, and supporting schedules
Contribute to regulatory filings and provide guidance to subsidiaries and affiliates on reporting matters
Deliver timely tax updates and address the needs of internal stakeholders such as finance, accounting, treasury, investor relations, government affairs, rates and regulatory, legal, and business development teams
Monitor changes in tax law, regulations, judicial outcomes, and industry trends; research tax issues; and provide practical recommendations
Manage interactions with taxing and regulatory authorities, including responses to inquiries and strategic resolution planning
Implement and support tax technology, automation, and data improvement initiatives
Build team technical capabilities, cross-functional tax education, and continuous improvement of team performance and efficiency
Assist in preparing income tax provisions and related workpapers, including forecasts and internal control considerations
Prepare or review income and indirect tax returns, supporting schedules, documentation, estimates, and extensions
Provide oversight and guidance to business segments on local tax matters
Gather data, perform initial analysis, draft summaries of findings, and recommend conclusions for tax research projects
Contribute to the preparation of regulatory utility filings and assist in responding to inquiries from taxing authorities, including developing resolution strategies
Participate in projects aimed at improving data quality, automation, and reporting processes
Work closely with team members on professional development initiatives, share knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business or related field
5 to 7 years of progressive corporate income tax and tax accounting experience (prefer 4 to 5 of those years in public accounting). Additional years of experience required for a level 3 position
Demonstrated ability to prepare and review a provision for income taxes under US GAAP
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to prepare a US federal consolidated income tax return and related state consolidated or combined returns, including supporting documentation
Working knowledge of current domestic federal and state laws and regulations governing corporate income taxes
Solid understanding of general accounting principles and the journal entry process, including how entries flow through the general ledger and trial balance, with the ability to analyze account activity and reconcile balances
Proficient in use of current Microsoft Office products
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Preferred
Prefer active Certified Public Accountant license
Demonstrated ability to leverage advanced technology tools to drive efficiencies and automation in tax accounting and reporting processes for a level 3 position
Benefits
Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
Free access to an online wellness resources platform
Up to 23 Vacation Days
80 Hours of Sick Time
10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
Flexible work arrangements
3 weeks paid parental leave
Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women’s Network and many other Employee Resource Groups
1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room
Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
Competitive 401K company contribution and match
15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
Wellness incentive program
20% off natural gas service
Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless
Company
NW Natural
NW Natural Provides natural gas service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Anderson
Chief Executive Officer
Brody Wilson
Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer
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