Tax Accountant​/Sr Tax Accountant, BHE Consol

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Tax Accountant/Sr Tax Accountant, BHE Consol

Des Moines, IA, United States

The senior tax accountant is responsible for the preparation of the consolidated MEHC federal tax return and various consolidated MEHC state tax returns. This position will also support the preparation of quarterly federal and state estimated tax payments and monthly cash tax reports.

• Participate as a member of the consolidation team to prepare consolidated federal and state tax returns on an annual basis. (65%)
• Prepare quarterly federal estimated tax payments. (10%)
• Prepare quarterly state estimated tax payments. (10%)
• Prepare monthly cash tax report. (5%)
• Provide guidance to less experienced staff. (0-5%)
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)
• Provide training and support tax accounting policies and procedures. (0-5%)
• Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. (0-5%)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Certified public accountant preferred.
• Four or more years of big four or industry equivalent tax experience, four of which is in tax accounting with a certified public accountant designation or a graduate business degree for the Tax Accountant position.
• Six or more years of big four or industry equivalent tax experience, four of which is in tax accounting with a certified public accountant designation or a graduate business degree for the Sr Tax Accountant position.
• Strong accounting and financial statement knowledge.
• Strong computer software skills. Creative thinking abilities.
• Strong organization and planning skills required to manage project-oriented work.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Mid American Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

Mid American Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.