Tax Accountant - Local Tax

The prime function of this position is to assist the Tax Department in performing various accounting, tax compliance, tax payment, and capital recovery tasks.

• Prepares the tax compliance and accounting function (preparation of tax returns, payments, accruals and other journal entries for property taxes).
• Prepares tax schedules for the SEC, FERC, PSC and other regulated companies filings and reports.
• Initiates property tax grievances and participates and supports the Companys efforts to settle and/or litigate those grievances.
• Prepares schedules in support of the cash forecast and budgeting functions for property taxes under the direction of the Senior Tax Accountant.
• Assist in preparation of rate case schedules in support of rate case testimony under the direction of the Senior Tax Accountant.
• Maintain good corporate relations with and respond to inquiries on taxes from external and internal stakeholders.
• Monitors pronouncements from taxing agencies for changes in the tax law or tax rates.
• Analyzes general ledger accounts, reconciles variances and resolves discrepancies.
• Prepares ad hoc analyses under the supervision of the Senior Tax Accountant.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of work experience or
• Associate's Degree and 4 years of work experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and 2 years of work experience

• Two to five years' of work experience in the field of accounting, including demonstrated experience in one or more of the following disciplines: general accounting, tax, or plant asset accounting, required.
• Strong technical background in GAAP Accounting for indirect taxes, required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, required.
• Familiarity with Company systems, including Oracle and/or PowerPlant, required.
• Familiarity with data science and analytics software (Alteryx or Power Query), required.
• Proficiency in efficiently cleansing, joining, and parsing data in Excel, required.
• Must possess strong leadership skills and have the ability to influence and persuade others to improve work practices/processes while maintaining internal controls, required.
• Ability to understand and integrate large data analytics, required.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and oral and written communication skills, required.
• Leadership skills, the ability to coach, motivate, develop and direct the activities of teams through use of influence skills, required.
• Ability to work independently and exercise discretion and sound judgement while providing quality customer service, required.
• Flexibility and the ability to multi-task and execute timely deliverables while working under aggressive timelines in multiple tax jurisdictions, required.
• Professional demeanor, confidence dealing with all levels of management and other Company personnel and the ability to work with sensitive and confidential information, required.
• Proficiency with Company systems including Oracle, CIMS and/or EZVMS, preferred.

• Driver's License Required

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds
• Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

For technical issues, please contact us at [email protected]