Senior Tax Analyst

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Summary

The Senior Tax Analyst prepares complex federal and multi-state income tax returns, moderately complex tax calculations, analysis, and research using full knowledge of industry practices. Assists with analysis and maintenance of tax capital additions and retirements and income tax accounting. Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Researches a variety of tax issues and prepares formal tax memorandums.

Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters.

Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

* And 3 years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* MBA, MS in Taxation, CPA, or JD preferred.

* General knowledge of the electric utility industry and associated business issues helpful.

* Professional experience in preparing moderately complex corporate federal and multi-state income tax returns, researching tax issues and managing tax audits.

* Experience in researching and analyzing moderately complex tax issues and communicating the results both written and orally.

Major Accountabilities

1) Ensure timely and accurate filing of income tax returns, including preparation and review of returns.

2) Assists with analysis and maintenance of tax capital additions and retirements.

3) Successfully and efficiently operate tax software programs and assists in identifying continuous improvement opportunities.

4) Research and resolve moderately complex federal and state income tax issues.

5) Respond to inquiries from other APS and affiliate departments in a timely and accurate manner.

6) Assists with audits by federal, state and local tax authorities, as assigned. Draft responses to tax authorities.

7) Help reduce company tax liabilities through innovative tax planning. This includes examining company practices and procedures and recommending tax-saving changes.

8) Assist in training tax analysts.

9) Review contracts and assist in due diligence for new ventures and expansion projects and work with outside counsel in tax matters affecting Pinnacle West and subsidiaries.

10) Assist in forecasting and budgeting the company's future income tax expenses.

11) Assist with income tax accounting processes and calculation of current year tax accruals.

12) Serve as a liaison in tax related projects. Assist in identifying and resolving systems and procedural related issues.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws.

All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be…