Associate Tax Analyst

Position Description

We are seeking an Associate Tax Business Analyst to join the Tax Strategic Initiatives & Technology team. This professional will have several key responsibilities including: (1) providing the administration support for tax credit transferability; (2) assisting business unit customers with support, analysis, and troubleshooting related to the efficient operation of the tax software products, and (3) supporting system upgrade exercises and testing for tax systems, supporting ongoing tax software project initiatives and establishing and maintaining relationships with key internal & external customers. This individual will help ensure that NextEra Energy, Inc. remains “Best in Class” with regards to the quality and efficiency of our tax processes.

The Associate Tax Business Analyst will work closely with multiple business units within the organization in order to ensure a full understanding of the entire Tax department’s needs. The candidate in this role will also be consulting with multiple stakeholders- tax professionals, IT teams and software vendors. In addition, the Tax Analyst will assist the Tax Department personnel with day-to-day operation of tax technology platforms.

Job Overview

• Support tax credit transfer operational processes
• Support transaction due diligence
• Support cross functional tax automation and analytics projects

• Register assets with the IRS for tax transferability

• Work with business stakeholders, IT solution architects, and developers on technology projects
• Manage multiple tax technology implementation projects using Waterfall or Agile methodology
• Prepare documentation for project end to end lifecycle
• Act as product owner for complex and cross functional implementation projects
• Learn Alteryx Designer and develop process automation workflows to reduce process cycle

Desired Skills

• Microsoft Suite including Excel, Access, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Word
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or information management is preferred with a CPA or advanced degree a plus
• Experience in corporate tax compliance and/or tax accounting
• Project management or Six Sigma skills to facilitate excellent execution in tax projects is a plus
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, decision making, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Aptitude to learn technologies being introduced or developed within the company including software products such as Alteryx and SAP Business Object

Job Overview
This job is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of all or specifically assigned tax returns, corporate income tax returns, separate company corporate income tax and partnership tax returns and related reports.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in conducting financial and economic analyses and developing and preparing the organization’s financial plans and budgets
• Supports in the administration of federal and/or state income tax audits
• Assists in researching inquiries from government agencies regarding filings, compliance, and other claims
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience:0+ years
Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)