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Sr. Accountant - GL

Pacific Summit Energy
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Irvine, California, United States
Finance and Accounting

About the role

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; preparing accurate financial reporting; maintaining strong internal controls; and partnering across the business to resolve accounting issues and improve processes. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

#1 • Lead the preparation and review of monthly and annual state sales and use tax and excise tax returns.

#2 • Oversee the reconciliation of tax accounts and support tax accruals, year-end estimates, and related financial reporting activities.

#3 • Manage state and local tax registrations, renewals, certifications, and licensing requirements.

#4 • Maintain accurate tax records, including exemption certificates, direct pay permits, and supporting documentation. #5 • Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and communicate impacts to relevant internal stakeholders.

#6 • Research direct and indirect tax issues, prepare written analyses, and recommend practical compliance solutions.

#7 • Review contracts and confirmations to identify tax implications and ensure appropriate compliance actions are taken. #8 • Respond to tax notices, prepare correspondence with tax authorities, and coordinate with state and local agencies as needed.

#9 • Plan for and manage tax audits by working with external auditors, advisors, internal tax teams, and business partners. #10 • Identify and implement opportunities to improve tax processes, reporting, and automation.

#11 • Provide guidance to commercial, settlement, accounting, and administrative teams on tax-related matters.

#12 • Supervise, coach, and review the work of two Senior Tax Analysts to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality deliverables.

#13 • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close activities, reconciliations, and audit requests as needed.

#14 • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned, including limited travel when required.

Qualifications

  • Educational Requirement: Accounting Degree
  • Required Skills: At least 7 years of sales & use tax and income tax experience and 2 years of financial accounting experience.