About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Regulated Natural Gas Utility (Energy & Utilities).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Confidential Client is seeking an Entry Level Tax Accounting Analyst to support tax accounting, reporting, and compliance across a multi‑jurisdictional regulated natural gas utility. Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare tax accruals and maintain supporting calculations and workpapers
• Prepare and file state and local tax returns, including sales and use tax filings
• Support property tax reporting and compliance activities
• Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to tax accounting
• Prepare documentation and respond to information requests supporting tax audits
• Monitor tax filing deadlines and maintain accurate compliance records
• Research applicable tax regulations and requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Maintain tax documentation, schedules, and supporting financial records
• Support development and improvement of tax processes and internal controls
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and other stakeholders on tax reporting and compliance

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1–3+ years of accounting, tax, or related professional experience
• Experience preparing tax accruals, reconciliations, or supporting tax filings
• Knowledge of state and local tax (SALT) compliance processes
• Experience with general ledger account reconciliations and financial close activities
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP or financial accounting systems
• Exposure to SALT requirements preferred
• Utility, energy, or regulated‑industry experience preferred
• CPA certification or active progress toward CPA preferred

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated salary: $66,576 per year (as listed)
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Work location: Harahan, LA (on‑site / client worksite)
• This role is with the Confidential Client; you would be employed directly by the client if selected.

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Skills & Tools

• Tax accruals and tax workpapers
• State & local tax (SALT) filings and compliance
• General ledger reconciliation and month/year‑end close
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• ERP / financial accounting systems

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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