Tax Accountant / Senior Tax Accountant

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as a Tax Accountant or Senior Tax Accountant at our Headquarters in Glen Allen, VA.  

Tax Accountant: 

0-2 years of general accounting experience.

Sr. Tax Accountant: 

At least 5 years of accounting experience, or 4 + years of public accounting or corporate tax department accounting experience.

All Levels: 

Combination of knowledge, developed through formal education and practical experience, that demonstrates strong understanding of concepts regarding tax laws and tax accounting practices and procedures.  

Knowledge of tax research methods, with ability to interpret tax laws, to prepare general tax research memorandums, and to formulate recommendations for management.

Ability to research issues and to formulate and develop recommendations for management.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with ERP software.

Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to provide technical assistance and training.

Ability to prioritize and to manage time well.

Attention to detail and demonstrated active listening skills. 

Ability to provide critical feedback and peer review of assigned work tasks.

Education

Bachelor (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Preferred Degree

Accounting, Economics, or Finance

In this role you will prepare and/or review all assigned federal, state and/or local income tax returns, tax payments, and tax accruals, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and established policies and procedures.  

Responsibilities include: 

• Prepares information for financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Prepares annual income tax budgets and maintains actual to budget variances, as assigned.
• Prepares responses for internal and external audits of financial statements, regulatory filings, internal controls, and tax returns.
• Research tax, accounting, or business issues related to assigned entities or projects, and formulates and provides recommendations to management.
• May coordinate special projects, including analyzing tax issues in connection with acquisitions, divestures, or new business opportunities, identifying potential tax opportunities, and analyzing the impact of new or proposed tax laws and/or interpretations.
• Assists in training of co-workers and dissemination of new or emerging issues or information.
• Recommends changes to information gathering and income tax filing processes.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.  
• Strongly prefer tax provision experience.

Pay Range: 58,300-111,000