About us
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.
To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
About the Role
This role is responsible for performing various tasks in the management and oversight of tax compliance, tax technology initiatives impacting compliance and operations. The role will also support business transactions and assist the Manager and/or Director in timely providing advisory services, including latest developments in indirect tax law to National Grid's US businesses. Assist the Manager and/or Director in audit defense activities and in the timely provision of information to support decisions by key stakeholders such as Business Units and Regulatory and other Governmental Bodies.
What You'll Do
- Responsible for the management of the data flows, communications, reviews, payments, and mailings with respect to outsourced indirect tax compliance and notice response.
- Interpret policies and procedures from state tax authorities and initiate necessary tax table updates with respect to the customer billings.
- Perform monthly closing activities, reconcile indirect tax general ledger accounts, provide account analysis to support financial and regulatory reporting, and book reconciliation journal entries.
- Management and maintenance of sales tax provision software (OneSource/SABRIX).
- Maintenance of SOX controls and SOP documents related to indirect taxes.
- Provide indirect tax transactional advice and awareness and education with respect to indirect tax issues.
- Support the internal and external financial, regulatory and tax authority audits.
- Assist the Indirect Tax team with special projects, business partnering, advisory services, technology enhancements as needed.
- Provides assistance with the maintenance and organization of the indirect tax files by entity while maintaining company guidelines, Policies and Procedures, and audit requirements.
- Provide cross-functional (Global Tax, Procurement, Accounts Payable, etc.) support as required.
What You'll Need
- Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in tax field with a concentration in indirect taxes, specifically sales and use tax.
- Solid technical understanding of sales & use taxes, gross receipts tax, fuel, excise, employment, real and personal property tax, and exempt organization taxes and their applicability to National Grid's US legal entities to include knowledge of the applicable federal, state, and municipal tax laws/regulations.
- Experience in tax systems and the use of ERP systems. SAP and OneSource/Sabrix strongly preferred.
- General understanding of procurement, accounts payable, tax exemption, customer billings systems.
- Data analytics and problem-solving skills a must. Experience with Alteryx, Power Excel, Power BI preferred.
- Experience in supporting external and internal audits.
- Experience within regulated utility industry is a plus.
- Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity.
- Ability to bring consistency and excellence in tax service delivery.
- Proven project management skills and sound judgment.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related fields
- CPA or CMI is a plus
What You'll Get
- Consistent growth potential and development
- Competitive compensation package including robust benefits with an annual bonus.
- Access to numerous wellness programs, employee resource groups, and community investment programs
- A multitude of company-endorsed community programs to participate in
- This role is hybrid office/remote, working within the National Grid service territory.
More Information
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Annual Salary:
$105,000-$124,000
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.