Senior Tax Analyst

Position: Tax Accountant

Location: San Jose, CA (100% On Site)

Duration: 6 months + 

SUMMARY:
Our client- a leading utilities organization, is seeking a Sr. Tax Analyst t to bring onto the team. Please see below for details:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Sr Tax Analyst is responsible for the preparation of corporate income, property, excise, and franchise tax returns; assists with the preparation of the monthly income tax provision for financial reporting; maintains tax depreciation, gain/loss, and discontinued operations schedules; assists with various tax audits and government information requests. 

• Coordinates corporate tax and other accounting transactions between the districts and General Office departments
• Responsible for preparation of corporate income, property, excise, and franchise tax returns. 
• Prepares the monthly income tax provisions for financial reporting
• Maintains tax repairs deductions in Powertax.
• Tracks deferred tax assets; maintains tax depreciation; gain/loss on discontinued operations schedules using Powertax
• Maintains and updates the Company’s tax calendar; organizes and maintains tax workpapers
• Assists with various tax audits and government informational requests or inquiries
• Prepares reports and schedules for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), federal, state, or local tax authorities
• Records and reconciles regulatory accounts for state of California contracts
• Prepares Unclaimed Property filings; sends out email reminder, and reviews and reconciles Company’s unclaimed property
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure that established accounting procedures are followed
• Complies with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements by ensuring that controls are adhered to
• Participates in and supports the Company’s Continuous Improvement program and projects
• Performs other duties as assigned to fulfill business operational needs and objectives
• Attends meetings and trainings as directed by the company.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience working as a tax accountant in a regulatory environment
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal tax regulations
• Knowledge of the principles of taxable, accounting and finance
• Prepare multi-state local, state, and federal tax returns using tax return software (Onesource)
• Knowledge of using PowerPlan and Powertax
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Valid California Driver License
• Knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and Accounting business practices
• Knowledge of SEC and CPUC rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and in writing, with agencies, contractors, consultants, customers, employees, and vendors
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management
• Ability to comply with SOX regulations
• Ability to prepare complex financial and regulatory reports
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated decision-making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Flexible and able to prioritize work

About Ursus:
Ursus, Inc. is a privately held leader in providing business and technology staffing and consulting services.  Our professionals bring bold, fresh thinking combined with technology, business, and industry expertise to help fuel transformation and growth for our clients and their customers.  We place the highest priority on understanding unique client needs first, ensuring mutual, best-fit success and integration of people, service, and solutions.