Tax Analyst

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Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise Idaho is looking for a Tax Analyst to join our Corporate Tax team. Its an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon and were working hard to safely provide our customers with the safe reliable and affordable energy they depend on.

What does a Tax Analyst do for us

Under general direction the Tax Analyst prepares tax-related compliance filings workpapers transaction analysis and accounting entries on behalf of Idaho Power Company and IDACORP. Tax types include corporate income ad valorem (property) kilowatt-hour franchise sales and use public utility commission possessory interest fuel vehicle use irrigation natural gas and other miscellaneous taxes and fees.

In addition to the meaningful work we do we offer work-life balance competitive pay and benefits an employee incentive plan and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• Federal and state statutes (e.g. sales and use property federal and state income taxes)
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Authoritative guidance sources (e.g. IRC Treasury Regulations)
• General ledger accounting
• ASC 740 (accounting and reporting for income taxes)
• Identification of permanent and temporary book-to-tax differences
• The principles of consolidation necessary for filing federal and state returns including the flow of a corporate tax return and how the forms are interrelated
• State apportionment factors
• Tax law structure

Skills in:

• Effective oral and written communication proper grammar spelling and punctuation
• Excellent organization prioritization and time management
• Proficiency in Excel Word query tools and tax software
• Workpaper referencing techniques

Ability to:

• Meet deadlines
• Proficiently gather organize analyze and communicate information
• Work independently and collaborate in a cross-functional team environment
• Adapt easily to change
• Watch for process improvements
• Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
• Perform several projects simultaneously
• Safeguard the use of sensitive and confidential information
• Work effectively in stressful situations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelors degree in accounting

Preferred:

• Masters degree in accounting or taxation

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in business taxation

Preferred:

• 3 years public accounting tax experience with emphasis in business taxation
• Regulated utility accounting or tax experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment fine motor skills including typing on the computer dialing phones filing paper and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tax Analysts receive training in their specific area and perform progressively more difficult and responsible work. Advancement to Senior Tax Analyst is conditioned upon acquiring the necessary experience and demonstrating the ability to meet the qualifications and performance standards at that level.

The Tax Analyst is expected to attend 40 hours of continuing professional education annually to ensure a high level of knowledge and professional competence.

Occasional travel with overnight stays. Extended work hours as necessary.

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Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex (including pregnancy) age sexual orientation gender identity genetic information veteran status physical or mental disability marital status and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.

Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa such as an H-1B visa.