Sr Tax Accountant

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as a Senior Tax Accountant at our headquarters in Glen Allen, VA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or reviews all assigned federal, state, and/or local tax returns, tax payments, and tax accruals, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and established policies and procedures.
• Prepares information for financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Prepares annual tax budgets, and maintains actual to budget variances as assigned.
• Prepares responses to internal and external audits of financial statements, regulatory filings, internal controls, and tax returns.
• Researches tax accounting or business issues related to assigned entities or projects, and formulates and provides recommendations to management.
• Assists in training co-workers and disseminating new or emerging issues or information.
• Recommends changes to information gathering and tax filing processes.
• May coordinate special projects, including analyzing tax issues in connection with acquisitions, divestures, or new business opportunities, identifying potential tax opportunities, and analyzing the impact of new or proposed tax laws and/or interpretations.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of accounting experience, or 4+ years of public accounting or corporate tax department accounting experience.

Combination of knowledge, developed through formal education and practical experience, that demonstrates strong understanding of concepts regarding tax laws and tax accounting practices and procedures.

Knowledge of tax research methods, with ability to interpret tax laws, to prepare general tax research memorandums, and to formulate recommendations for management.

Ability to research issues and to formulate and develop recommendations for management.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with ERP software.

Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to provide technical assistance and training.

Ability to prioritize and to manage time well.

Attention to detail and demonstrated active listening skills.

Ability to provide critical feedback and peer review of assigned work tasks.

Education

Bachelor (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Preferred Degree

Accounting, Economics, or Finance