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Senior Tax Analyst

Princeton, NJ

Job Description

As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You'll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success-take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!


Job Summary:

The Senior Tax Analyst position reports to the Tax Manager and will primarily be responsible for preparation of federal, international, state & local tax return filings as well as preparation/review of quarterly and annual tax provision and tax basis analysis.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Assist with preparation of NRG federal income tax returns, state corporate income and franchise tax returns, international tax forms
  • Assist with preparation of NRG annual and /or quarterly US income tax provision and tax basis balance sheet
  • Preparation of apportionment methods and data for state filings and calculation of proper tax base for state franchise taxes
  • Calculation of estimated payments and filings, taxable income forecasts, tax allocation schedules and research of federal, state and international tax issues
  • Draft responses to state tax inquiries; draft responses to Notices of Proposed Adjustments
  • Calculate book-to-tax adjustments for the tax provision and reconcile related deferred tax balances for temporary differences
  • Analyzing & maintaining tax accounts, balances and related reconciliations
  • Significant experience with OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax software
  • Support and implement process and technology improvement initiatives
  • Proactively develops and implements improved processes to minimize income tax risk and enhance internal controls
  • Analysis of changes to federal, state and international tax laws
  • Assists internal and external auditors with information requests and explanations as needed
  • Perform special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested

Working Conditions:

  • Open office environment
  • Hybrid work schedule: three days in office (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)
  • Overtime required during busy seasons

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum 4 years of corporate income tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax department
  • Working knowledge of ASC 740 (SFAS109, FIN18, FIN48) and SOX404
  • Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, vlookup, hlookup formulas, etc.)
  • Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
  • Communicates with clarity, both orally and in writing
  • Self-starter with ability to manage competing projects in time-constrained environment
  • Active learner - able to enhance personal, professional and business growth through new knowledge and experiences; promotes learning from industry best practices
  • Knowledge of Oracle HFM and SAP is a plus

Professional Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required
  • Master's in Tax and/or CPA preferred
  • Degree in Information Systems and/or experience in Tax Technology is a plus

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Organized and flexible - ability to manage multiple projects/assignments, while meeting deadlines
  • Strong team player who is able to partner with others in a team-oriented environment within and outside of Tax function
  • Demonstrates positive attitude and acts with integrity
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Official description on file with Talent.

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As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You'll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success-take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!


Job Summary:

The Senior Tax Analyst position reports to the Tax Manager and will primarily be responsible for preparation of federal, international, state & local tax return filings as well as preparation/review of quarterly and annual tax provision and tax basis analysis.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Assist with preparation of NRG federal income tax returns, state corporate income and franchise tax returns, international tax forms
  • Assist with preparation of NRG annual and /or quarterly US income tax provision and tax basis balance sheet
  • Preparation of apportionment methods and data for state filings and calculation of proper tax base for state franchise taxes
  • Calculation of estimated payments and filings, taxable income forecasts, tax allocation schedules and research of federal, state and international tax issues
  • Draft responses to state tax inquiries; draft responses to Notices of Proposed Adjustments
  • Calculate book-to-tax adjustments for the tax provision and reconcile related deferred tax balances for temporary differences
  • Analyzing & maintaining tax accounts, balances and related reconciliations
  • Significant experience with OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax software
  • Support and implement process and technology improvement initiatives
  • Proactively develops and implements improved processes to minimize income tax risk and enhance internal controls
  • Analysis of changes to federal, state and international tax laws
  • Assists internal and external auditors with information requests and explanations as needed
  • Perform special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested

Working Conditions:

  • Open office environment
  • Hybrid work schedule: three days in office (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)
  • Overtime required during busy seasons

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum 4 years of corporate income tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax department
  • Working knowledge of ASC 740 (SFAS109, FIN18, FIN48) and SOX404
  • Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, vlookup, hlookup formulas, etc.)
  • Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
  • Communicates with clarity, both orally and in writing
  • Self-starter with ability to manage competing projects in time-constrained environment
  • Active learner - able to enhance personal, professional and business growth through new knowledge and experiences; promotes learning from industry best practices
  • Knowledge of Oracle HFM and SAP is a plus

Professional Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required
  • Master's in Tax and/or CPA preferred
  • Degree in Information Systems and/or experience in Tax Technology is a plus

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Organized and flexible - ability to manage multiple projects/assignments, while meeting deadlines
  • Strong team player who is able to partner with others in a team-oriented environment within and outside of Tax function
  • Demonstrates positive attitude and acts with integrity
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Official description on file with Talent.

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About NRG

At NRG, we are the power industry’s leading company and we’ve grown from a power generator into an energy provider that powers homes and businesses throughout America.


Our customer-focused mentality has led us to create technologies and tools that empower residents and organizations to think critically about their electricity, including where their power is coming from, what impact it has on the environment, and how they can become more conscious energy users.  We partner with businesses to customize innovative power and sustainability solutions that are informed by our years of experience as market leaders. And we work diligently to stay ahead of an ever-evolving energy climate with rising demands.

 

Energy is all around us, fueling our day-to-day experiences. It keeps our families safe, it keeps our businesses running and it helps our neighborhoods thrive. But we have to be willing to transform the way we approach energy and imagine new solutions that will strengthen our collective energy community. We’re proud to be leading that transformation, and we hope you’ll join us.

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