Senior Income Tax Analyst
Xcel Energy Inc, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Senior Income Tax Analyst
This position may be filled at either the Senior Income Tax Analyst or Income Tax Compliance Consultant level, depending on the successful candidate’s background and years of experience.
Position Summary To assist at a higher level the Director or Manager, Income Tax Compliance & Accounting in the areas of filing the corporate federal and state income tax returns and extensions, the computation of estimated tax payments, and the computation and reporting of income tax accruals.
Essential Responsibilities
Participate at a higher technical level in the determination of the monthly tax accruals to ensure compliance with IRS, GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, and regulatory income tax accounting and public utility normalization requirements.
Participate at a higher technical level in the preparation of all required federal consolidated and state income tax returns and claims for refund to ensure accurate and timely filing and minimization of tax liability.
Assist in preparation of quarterly estimated federal and state income tax payments in a manner that minimizes company cash requirements.
Prepare or assist in preparation of estimates and projections of income taxes for budgeting purposes, rate filings, and cash forecasts.
Keep abreast of current changes in tax laws, regulations, and rulings to inform the Director or Manager, Income Tax Compliance & Accounting of the nature and effect of changes and recommend courses of action when appropriate.
Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting.
Four years' experience in income tax compliance and accounting.
Experience with current and deferred income tax accruals, consolidated federal and unitary state tax return preparation, estimated federal and state income tax payment calculations, and income tax research and analysis.
Income Tax Compliance Consultant Position Summary This position will lead and coordinate the Income Tax Compliance & Accounting group's efforts to provide accurate and timely income tax reporting information and analysis through efficient processes. It will involve high-level technical expertise and leadership in all income tax accounting matters and coordination of audits by internal and external financial auditors.
Essential Responsibilities
Participate at a high technical level in the computation, recording and documentation of current and deferred tax accruals to ensure compliance with IRS, GAAP, regulatory income tax accounting, public utility normalization requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley provisions.
Coordinate the preparation and timely filing of all federal and state income tax returns and assist with review of returns, consolidations, and analysis.
Represent the company to tax authorities, respond to IDRs, and coordinate audit processes.
Direct day-to-day activities of the income tax analysts and senior analysts and assist in coordinating overall activities of the Income Tax Compliance and Accounting group.
Keep abreast of current changes in tax laws, regulations, and rulings; inform management and recommend courses of action.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting.
4-7 years of related experience with large corporate income taxes.
Ability to communicate information and recommendations to management effectively.
Preferred Requirements
Master's Degree (e.g., Master of Business Taxation) or equivalent license or certification (e.g., CPA).
Large advisory or accounting firm experience.
Compensation and Benefits The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $73,700.00 to $120,566.66 per year.
Deadline to Apply: 04/24/26.
Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
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Position Summary To assist at a higher level the Director or Manager, Income Tax Compliance & Accounting in the areas of filing the corporate federal and state income tax returns and extensions, the computation of estimated tax payments, and the computation and reporting of income tax accruals.
Essential Responsibilities
Participate at a higher technical level in the determination of the monthly tax accruals to ensure compliance with IRS, GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, and regulatory income tax accounting and public utility normalization requirements.
Participate at a higher technical level in the preparation of all required federal consolidated and state income tax returns and claims for refund to ensure accurate and timely filing and minimization of tax liability.
Assist in preparation of quarterly estimated federal and state income tax payments in a manner that minimizes company cash requirements.
Prepare or assist in preparation of estimates and projections of income taxes for budgeting purposes, rate filings, and cash forecasts.
Keep abreast of current changes in tax laws, regulations, and rulings to inform the Director or Manager, Income Tax Compliance & Accounting of the nature and effect of changes and recommend courses of action when appropriate.
Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting.
Four years' experience in income tax compliance and accounting.
Experience with current and deferred income tax accruals, consolidated federal and unitary state tax return preparation, estimated federal and state income tax payment calculations, and income tax research and analysis.
Income Tax Compliance Consultant Position Summary This position will lead and coordinate the Income Tax Compliance & Accounting group's efforts to provide accurate and timely income tax reporting information and analysis through efficient processes. It will involve high-level technical expertise and leadership in all income tax accounting matters and coordination of audits by internal and external financial auditors.
Essential Responsibilities
Participate at a high technical level in the computation, recording and documentation of current and deferred tax accruals to ensure compliance with IRS, GAAP, regulatory income tax accounting, public utility normalization requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley provisions.
Coordinate the preparation and timely filing of all federal and state income tax returns and assist with review of returns, consolidations, and analysis.
Represent the company to tax authorities, respond to IDRs, and coordinate audit processes.
Direct day-to-day activities of the income tax analysts and senior analysts and assist in coordinating overall activities of the Income Tax Compliance and Accounting group.
Keep abreast of current changes in tax laws, regulations, and rulings; inform management and recommend courses of action.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting.
4-7 years of related experience with large corporate income taxes.
Ability to communicate information and recommendations to management effectively.
Preferred Requirements
Master's Degree (e.g., Master of Business Taxation) or equivalent license or certification (e.g., CPA).
Large advisory or accounting firm experience.
Compensation and Benefits The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $73,700.00 to $120,566.66 per year.
Deadline to Apply: 04/24/26.
Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
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