Sr. Accountant - GL at Pacific Summit Energy LLC

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales & Use Tax, Income Tax, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Tax Compliance, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Tax Audits, Tax Accruals, Regulatory Research, Team Supervision, Account Reconciliation

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

About the role The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; preparing accurate financial reporting; maintaining strong internal controls; and partnering across the business to resolve accounting issues and improve processes. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. What you'll do #1 • Lead the preparation and review of monthly and annual state sales and use tax and excise tax returns. #2 • Oversee the reconciliation of tax accounts and support tax accruals, year-end estimates, and related financial reporting activities. #3 • Manage state and local tax registrations, renewals, certifications, and licensing requirements. #4 • Maintain accurate tax records, including exemption certificates, direct pay permits, and supporting documentation. #5 • Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and communicate impacts to relevant internal stakeholders. #6 • Research direct and indirect tax issues, prepare written analyses, and recommend practical compliance solutions. #7 • Review contracts and confirmations to identify tax implications and ensure appropriate compliance actions are taken. #8 • Respond to tax notices, prepare correspondence with tax authorities, and coordinate with state and local agencies as needed. #9 • Plan for and manage tax audits by working with external auditors, advisors, internal tax teams, and business partners. #10 • Identify and implement opportunities to improve tax processes, reporting, and automation. #11 • Provide guidance to commercial, settlement, accounting, and administrative teams on tax-related matters. #12 • Supervise, coach, and review the work of two Senior Tax Analysts to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality deliverables. #13 • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close activities, reconciliations, and audit requests as needed. #14 • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned, including limited travel when required. Qualifications Educational Requirement: Accounting Degree Required Skills: At least 7 years of sales & use tax and income tax experience and 2 years of financial accounting experience.

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant leads the preparation of state sales, use, and excise tax returns while overseeing tax account reconciliations and compliance. The role also involves supervising Senior Tax Analysts and partnering across the business to improve accounting processes.