Technical Tax Specialist

BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity for a Technical Tax Specialist. This position can be located in multiple locations throughout the BHE GT&S footprint, including Glen Allen, VA, Bridgeport, WV, Lusby, MD or Columbia, SC.

7+ years of big four or industry equivalent tax experience.

• A combination of knowledge developed through formal education and practical experience that demonstrates an advanced understanding of concepts regarding tax laws and tax accounting practices and procedures. 
• Knowledge of tax research methods with ability to interpret tax laws, prepare general tax research memorandums, and formulate recommendations for management. 
• Ability to research complex issues, formulate and develop recommendations to management. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with ERP software.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate the completion of multiple work assignments and/or projects, provide guidance where necessary, problem solve, and ensure that the project team meets it operational deadlines.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and training to others.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to motivate team members towards completion of work assignments. 
• Ability to provide critical feedback and peer reviews for assigned work tasks.
  
  Education
  Bachelor or Master (Typically two years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a master's degree.)
  
  Preferred Degree
  Tax, Accounting, Economics, or Finance
  
  Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards
  CPA or CMI
  
  Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
  
  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
  
  Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.

• This role may be responsible for the coordination preparation and/or review of assigned federal state and/or local tax returns tax payments and tax accruals in compliance with applicable laws regulations and established policies and procedures. 
• Prepare information for financial statements and regulatory filings. 
• May coordinate preparation of annual tax budgets and maintain actual to budget variances as assigned. 
• Coordinates 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 formulates and provides recommendations to management. 
• May allocate and plan various work assignments and/or projects providing guidance where necessary. 
• Problem solve and ensure that the department meets its operational deadlines. 
• May provide leadership on 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. 
• May coordinate with management in training of co-workers and dissemination of new or emerging issues or information. 
• Review current processes and recommend and implement changes to procedures and processes.