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[[id]] * Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.
People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are
Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. * About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. * Do you have a passion for the preparation of property, sales and use tax,and/or other returns related to new business, highly sensitive, complex or specialized returns, then this role is for YOU! Apply TODAY to become the newest member of the American Water Family!* _
Primary Role _ Responsible for the preparation of property, sales and use tax, and/or other returns related to new business, highly sensitive, complex or specialized returns. Timely and accurate communication of true-ups. Assist with acquisition and divestiture projects and requests. In addition, responsible for the researching of assigned property or sales and use tax issues/topics. Full or preliminary review and approval of account reconciliations, Sabrix reviews, journal entries, disbursements and/or returns. Completion of the monthly recurring accruals. Preparation and presentation of product code training and/or webinars. Mentor other staff for the development and training necessary to backup this position. Other tasks as assigned by management. _
Key Accountabilities _ * Ensures accurate and timely completion of all assigned highly sensitive, complex, specialized and/or other assigned returns, including related disbursements. * Perform assigned account reconciliations. * Complete timely and accurate true-ups. * Perform timely and adequate communication of true-ups to Accounting & Reporting, Business Partners and other impacted departments and/or areas of the company. * Identify and communicate potential exposure, penalties or interest prior to being recorded. Identify and implement departmental process improvements, initiatives/projects, other miscellaneous activities. * Assist with acquisition and divestiture projects and requests. Provide research support for potential tax issues/topics/risks. * Review and approve account reconciliations completed by lower levels and Sabrix invoice/purchase order reviews. * Complete preliminary review of journal entries, disbursements and/or returns completed by lower levels. * Guide, train, mentor other staff for the development and training necessary to fill this position. * Available as initial level of support for other staff (ie. questions on exemption certificates, compliance, Sabrix reviews, account recs). Proactively participate in company sponsored events and activities. * Prepare and present departmental related training. * Proactively seek self development by assisting Supervisor by contributing in policy/practice development or changes, implementing changes and maintaining a positive and team oriented environment. _
Knowledge/Skills _ * Minimum Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Excel. * Knowledge of GAAP, taxation regulations, regulatory practices, and company policies. Knowledge sufficient to perform at the experienced professional level. * Experience in working with and developing Alteryx Workflows is a plus as well as was experience working with VERTEX returns. * Experience with SAP, or other ERP software preferred. Prior experience in the utility, shared service industry or multi- company corporation desired. * Excellent skills in time management, organizational, analytical, problem solving, written & verbal communication. * Ability to * Interact & build positive relationships with all levels of the organization, across functional lines, customers, external parties & state auditors * Utilize highly effective listening/feedback skills to promote open & constructive dialogue * Motivate, mentor staff and participate in & lead team building events. * Encourage an environment focused on quality * Work independently and in teams as needed * Coordinate team projects to meet deadlines and milestones Handle confidential or sensitive information in an appropriate & professional manner. _
Experience/Education _ * Bachelor's Degree in a business related field required. * Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred. * Minimum of five (5) years general tax experience required. * Prior experience in a multi-subsidiary environment or utility/regulated industry desired. _
Travel Requirements _ * Minimal _
Work Environment _ * Professional office environment _
Competencies _ Champions safety Collaborates Cultivates innovation Customer obsessed Drives Results Nimble learning * Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing ™ * American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants
based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
