Sr. Accountant - GL

Pacific Summit Energy LLC

$85K — $110K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Accounting degree required
  • Minimum 7 years of sales & use tax and income tax experience
  • At least 2 years of financial accounting experience
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation and review of state sales and use tax returns
  • Oversee reconciliation of tax accounts and support tax accruals
  • Manage state and local tax registrations and compliance
  • Maintain accurate tax records and supporting documentation
  • Monitor tax law changes and advise internal stakeholders
  • Conduct research on tax issues and recommend compliance solutions
  • Review contracts for tax implications and compliance actions
  • Coordinate tax audits and liaise with external auditors
  • Identify and implement improvements in tax processes
  • Supervise and mentor two Senior Tax Analysts
  • Support month-end and year-end accounting activities

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Potential for limited travel
  • Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
About the role

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; preparing accurate financial reporting; maintaining strong internal controls; and partnering across the business to resolve accounting issues and improve processes. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

#1 3 Lead the preparation and review of monthly and annual state sales and use tax and excise tax returns.

#2 3 Oversee the reconciliation of tax accounts and support tax accruals, year-end estimates, and related financial reporting activities.

#3 3 Manage state and local tax registrations, renewals, certifications, and licensing requirements.

#4 3 Maintain accurate tax records, including exemption certificates, direct pay permits, and supporting documentation. #5 3 Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and communicate impacts to relevant internal stakeholders.

#6 3 Research direct and indirect tax issues, prepare written analyses, and recommend practical compliance solutions.

#7 3 Review contracts and confirmations to identify tax implications and ensure appropriate compliance actions are taken. #8 3 Respond to tax notices, prepare correspondence with tax authorities, and coordinate with state and local agencies as needed.

#9 3 Plan for and manage tax audits by working with external auditors, advisors, internal tax teams, and business partners. #10 3 Identify and implement opportunities to improve tax processes, reporting, and automation.

#11 3 Provide guidance to commercial, settlement, accounting, and administrative teams on tax-related matters.

#12 3 Supervise, coach, and review the work of two Senior Tax Analysts to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality deliverables.

#13 3 Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close activities, reconciliations, and audit requests as needed.

#14 3 Perform special projects and other duties as assigned, including limited travel when required.

Qualifications

  • Educational Requirement: Accounting Degree
  • Required Skills: At least 7 years of sales & use tax and income tax experience and 2 years of financial accounting experience.

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