Tax Analyst

Tax Analyst (Hybrid)

Location: Houston TX (Hybrid Onsite TueThu Remote: Mon & Fri)
Duration:12 Months W2 Contract
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Experience Level: 610 Years

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst II / Tax Analyst to join a dynamic finance and tax team supporting NextEra Energy. This role focuses on tax compliance financial analysis and reporting supporting both ongoing operations and project-based initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys working with financial data navigating tax regulations and contributing to strategic financial planning in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal state and local tax returns including schedules extensions and payment estimates
• Support corporate income tax partnership and consolidated tax filings
• Conduct financial and economic analysis to support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Interpret financial reports and tax data to support business decisions
• Research and respond to government agency inquiries related to compliance and filings
• Prepare tax calculations and documentation to support tax audits and controversy analyses
• Support tax assumptions and modeling for business and project initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
• Utilize tools like Excel and financial systems for analysis and reporting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field
• 2 years of experience in tax accounting or financial analysis
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance and reporting
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis
• Solid understanding of GAAP principles
• Strong analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification
• Masters degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with corporate and partnership tax filings
• Exposure to regulatory reporting and tax research

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule:
  • Monday & Friday: Remote
  • Tuesday Thursday: Onsite (Houston office)
• Initial training period will be fully onsite

What Were Looking For

• A detail-driven professional with a strong ownership mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical and financial acumen
• A proactive team player with a bias for action and adaptability