Job Description
BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Tax Accountant/Tax Accountant located in either Glen Allen, VA, Bridgeport, WV, Columbia, SC or Lusby, MD.
Responsibilities
In this role you will prepare and/or review all assigned federal, state and/or local income tax returns, tax payments, and tax accruals, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and established policies and procedures. Responsibilities include:
- Prepares information for financial statements and regulatory filings.
- Prepares annual income tax budgets and maintains actual to budget variances, as assigned.
- Prepares responses for internal and external audits of financial statements, regulatory filings, internal controls, and tax returns.
- Research tax, accounting, or business issues related to assigned entities or projects, and formulates and provides recommendations to management.
- 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.
- Assists in training of co-workers and dissemination of new or emerging issues or information.
- Recommends changes to information gathering and income tax filing processes.
- Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
Strongly prefer tax provision experience.
Qualifications
Tax Accountant
- At least 3 years of accounting experience to include at least 1 year of experience working in a public accounting firm or in a corporate tax department.
- Fundamental awareness combined with practical experience that supports a basic understanding of concepts regarding tax laws and tax accounting practices and procedures.
- Good written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize and to manage time well.
- Attention to detail and demonstrated active listening skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Technical ability to interpret tax laws and to prepare general tax research memorandums.
Senior Tax Accountant
(Mastery of the subject matter or diversified knowledge of principles and practice in broad areas of assignments and related fields)
- At least 5 years of accounting experience or 4+ years of public accounting or corporate tax department accounting experience.
- A combination of knowledge developed through formal education and practical experience that demonstrates a 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 to others.
- 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
Master's Degree (Typically two years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a master's degree.) or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
- Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Degree: Accounting, Economics, or Finance.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
About Us
BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. BHE GT&S encourages a safe and inclusive work environment. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and support an environment that reflects the diversity of our communities.
About the Team
At BHE GT&S, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
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