WGL - Tax Specialist, Indirect Tax

Position Summary
The Tax Specialist prepares US Federal & state utility, non-utility, sales/use, property, franchise, gross receipts, fuel and excise tax filings. The Tax Specialist will prepare and reconcile monthly accrual journal entries for all utility, non-utility, gross receipts, property, franchise, excise taxes. The Tax Specialist will also aid with government tax audits. The Tax Specialist will interact with management at all levels within the organization.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Compliance - Prepare or assist with filings for utility & non-utility tax, state and local sales/use tax, state/local property tax, federal/state excise, franchise, fuel tax, business registrations and annual reports, tax exemption certificates and other general tax or informational filings that may become required.

• Reviews information from the jurisdiction and tax research software for rate or other law changes effective dates.

• Take a set of facts, research the applicable tax laws, collaborate with Supervisor to develop appropriate tax strategy and present to management.

• Participate in SALT aspects of transactions, including due diligence.

• Participate in SALT savings opportunities including reverse audits and credits/incentives/grants

• Partner with the business to identify and address SALT considerations/opportunities relating to operational initiatives.

• For all taxes mentioned above, initiates electronic payments for approval online and through the Company's payment system with supporting calculations and source references.

• Audit - prepare audit support for governmental audits related to all taxes mentioned above, maintain a schedule that tracks the status and issues of each audit, implement any changes resulting from completed audits, assist with calculations for both planning and audit.

• Reconciles general tax general ledger accounts, identifies discrepancies, and proposes corrective entries.

• Prepares underlying tax accrual data, prepares and posts journal entries for monthly closes.

• Recommends process improvements, including automation, that relates to the duties of the position.

• Assists, as may be requested, for any tax department related reporting or project.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related fields, Accounting is a plus

• 2+ Years of experience in Finance or related fields, preferably with the Big 4 or in a corporate setting

• Working knowledge of and ability to apply tax statutes

• CPA or master's degree in finance or related field is a plus

• Ability to evaluate business transactions and communicate the corresponding tax implications

• Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office (proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel, common ERP applications, query and reporting tools, etc), to share, retrieve, research and present business information. Ability to use latest analytical software to drive automation

• Ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with business partners, supervisors and peers Places the team success above individual achievement

• Ability to accomplish tasks independently and under tight timelines. Multi-task

• Ability to logically analyze problems and contribute to solutions

• Ability to logically and concisely present diverse ideas, both verbally and in writing

• Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills

• Utility industry experience is a plus

We offer a competitive salary range of $78,000 to $113,250 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGasis a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provides affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly3,000strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions - from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver affordable natural gas to approximately1.7 million customers' homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities acrossfour jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.