Tax Analyst (hybrid)

NiSource is a public utility company, and they are seeking a Tax Analyst to join their Corporate Tax Department. The role involves tax compliance, financial reporting, and assisting with tax research and strategic planning for the company's entities.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for tax compliance deadlines: filing returns, managing tax payments and responding to notices from taxing authoritiesIdentifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. (Professional Judgment)Compiles, organizes and formats data, including qualitative analysis required for internal and external reportingIdentifies and researches reporting issues, provides recommendations, assists with the adoption of new reporting requirements. (Reporting)Recognizes situations where the regulatory framework and rate case outcomes drive our business; Supports regulatory initiatives by gathering data and preparing regulatory schedules and/or preparing pro-forma calculations, testimony and data requests; Assists with review and analysis of regulatory documents; Appreciates the application of the regulatory construct to our business. (Regulatory)Understands terminology and developments. Knows when to and can apply technical knowledge to processes, procedures, and tasks. (Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills)Demonstrates a working knowledge of financial statements, metrics and measures, and key strategic business initiatives; Understands and utilizes economic and industry data as it relates to job responsibilities. (Business Acumen)Demonstrates a working knowledge of the operating plan and role in the F&A organization; Has a general knowledge of other departments' role in the F&A organization; Collaboratively develops solutions between corporate and business unitsDemonstrates our commitment to quality by documenting work fully and accuratelyTakes action to identify, analyze and improve existing processes within our organization to maximize opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness and meet new goals and objectivesSkillsBachelor's Degree: Requires 4 year degree in business discipline1-2 years of experience in finance, accounting, regulatory or a related field, previous tax (sales and use or property) experience is preferredRequires knowledge of PC applicationsRequires multiple functional experienceFinancial Acumen- Understands basics of finance and accounting, including the relationships between segments of the financial statements (e.g. balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow)Continuous Improvement - Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunitiesExperience generating ideas, and implementing solutionsData analysis - Analyze information from a variety of sources to detect trends, associations, cause-effect relationships and other anomaliesTime management - Effectively manage his or her time to ensure deadlines are met and quality is achievedNetworking- Pursue opportunities to network with different parts of finance as well as other parts of NIQuality Orientation- Produces processes, tasks, and work products to ensure freedom from errors, omissions, or defectsAuthorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorshipPrevious tax experience-sales and use or property tax preferredTeam is also open to someone ready to learn and has some accounting reconciliation experienceCompany OverviewNiSource helps energize the lives of its nearly 4 million natural gas and electric customers across seven states. It was founded in 1912, and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.nisource.com/.



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