Job Objective:
To provide support for the accounting, compliance, planning and audits related to the property tax function.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Perform property tax compliance functions with an emphasis in, but not limited to: AK, AL, CO, LA, NM, OH, PA, TX and WY.
- Support property tax accounting functions such as posting monthly accruals, property tax payments, and journal entries.
- Review data gathered from accounting and operational teams to identify all reportable activity and obsolescence factors.
- Prepare and timely file annual property tax returns to the proper assessing authorities.
- Review assessment notices for accuracy and participate in value discussions with the assessing authority.
- Evaluate, with the Property Tax Manager, where appeals are necessary.
- Assist in appeal preparation and, when applicable, attend appeal level hearings.
- Learn and maintain the property tax systems.
- Post noticed values in the property tax systems and calculate estimated tax liability.
- Participate in the formulation of strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize use of losses.
- Provide research and/or updates on new or proposed legislation, regulations and rulings in tax and related areas and advise on how to mitigate their impacts.
- Participate in the coordination of all external and internal tax related audits.
- Work closely with other accounting and operational areas to provide advice and consultation to satisfy customers’ needs and overall company objectives.
- Adhere to the company’s values – Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment and Innovation.
- Support company vision and mission.
- Adhere to established work schedule, attendance standards and be punctual to work and meetings.
- Maintain strong business relationships with assessors, collectors, customers and 3rd parties.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- Maintain employee confidence and protect operations, including intellectual properties, by keeping information confidential.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience focused in the oil and gas industry’s upstream and midstream sectors, is preferred.
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
- Ability to accurately plan and analyze company information.
- Achievement oriented: Act Today, Not Tomorrow.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
- Strong business acumen.
- Ability to complete complex tasks without close supervision.
- Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
- Outstanding administrative and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex operational information into an organized and presentable manner.
- Proficient in the use and application of the following software:
- Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
- Preferred: Microsoft Office Access, SAP, or Enertia.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university or college. A degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or engineering is preferred.
