Tax Accountant I - Hybrid

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We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what’s next in energy.
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Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Employer Cash Contribution, Long and Short-Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.
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In 2021, employees, retirees and our charitable foundation collectively contributed $11.
5 million and volunteered over 75,000 hours.
Alliant Energy has an outstanding opportunity for an Accountant to join our Tax department.
In this position you will assist in the preparation and analysis of tax records and reports including federal and state income tax, sales and use tax and property tax.
The position will also be responsible for the preparation of monthly and quarterly journal entries to record the accounting for income taxes in the monthly and quarterly financial statements.
\*\*This is a hybrid position and will work remotely and report to the Madison, WI office an average twice per week.
Candidates must reside in Wisconsin.
*Responsibilities:* * Using established procedures and methodologies aids in the preparation of tax records, returns, reports, and other regulated materials.
* Under close supervision, analyzes, and reviews tax records and reports.
* Following standard practices and procedures prepares source input, parameter tables, and other details of the tax accounting system, tax reports and other accounting related reports.
* Applies appropriate level of judgment and discretion when making recommendations for tax accounting adjustments, procedural changes and compliance with company procedures and various federal, state and local regulations in all areas.
* Under instruction of manager, researches issues related to application of generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory accounting requirements as applied to presentation of utility tax information.
* Performs miscellaneous tasks which require a fundamental understanding of tax rules and regulations.
*Preferred Qualifications:* * Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in Accounting.
* Master’s degree or progress towards Master’s in Tax or Accounting.
* CPA or CPA eligible.
* Knowledge of common accounting and tax return preparation software including ERP, Microsoft Office and Thomson Reuters Onesource applications preferred.
* Understanding of tax depreciation methods and lives; ability to reconcile book/tax basis differences.
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It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Alliant Energy and subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace.
Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.
com.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * AD&D insurance * Adoption assistance * Dental insurance * Dependent care reimbursement * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Prescription drug insurance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Experience level: * 1 year * 2 years * Under 1 year Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person