Tax Analyst

Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.

Location:

The successful candidate will be expected to work in a hybrid status of reporting to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson, MI every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with home office flexibility on Wednesday and Friday. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance from Jackson, MI or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

We are looking for: Tax Analyst (General)

The Tax Analyst assists with accurate accounting, reporting and compliance of tax law including federal, state, and local corporate tax filings. This position prepares the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting provisions. This position will also research tax issues and questions and prepare written analysis and conclusions and respond to business unit requests for tax information.

The tax analyst will possess these skills:

• Tax experience gained in public accounting and/or industry with strong understanding of income taxes under US GAAP and US Federal, State and Local income tax compliance
• Proficient with financial analysis software (i.e.,SAP).
• Proficient with database entry and query software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  
  

We encourage you to apply if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field with two (2) or more years of applicable experience

• [OR] Associate's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field with four (4) or more years of applicable experience
• [OR] High School Diploma with six (6) or more years of applicable experience
  
  

• Tax experience gained in public accounting and/or industry with strong understanding of income taxes under US GAAP and US Federal, State and Local income tax compliance.
• Experience with SAP or other enterprise resource planning software.

In this role, you will:

• Preparation of annual federal, state, and local income and franchise tax estimates, extensions and returns.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reconciliation and SEC, FERC and/or MPSC reporting requirements.
• Prepare quarterly and annual accounting provisions and tax forecasts.
• Post necessary journal entries and run general ledger reports and queries.
• Respond to business unit requests for tax information, generate tax information requests and provide tax requirements.
• Assimilate data from various sources, analyze the data and recommend solutions.
• Perform internal control responsibilities related to accounting for income tax and compliance filings.
• Preparation of annual return-to-accrual reconciliations of stand-alone companies, including validating income statement impacts, ending accrued and attribute.
• Preparation of annual tax basis balance sheet process for stand-alone companies (Consumers and NorthStar entities).
• Ensure all tax reports reconcile to accounting records, returns are prepared accurately, and filings are made timely.
• Use critical thinking to investigate and anticipate possible tax and reporting requirements to maximize benefits across the company.
• Communicate effectively with state and federal tax agencies to research and resolve moderate jurisdictional tax notices.
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.