Tax Accountant
| Company | Occidental Petroleum |
|---|---|
| Location | Tulsa, OK, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft 365 apps, Tax Software (Corptax preferred), ERP systems)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (preferred emphasis in tax and computer science)
- 1-4 years of experience in public or corporate tax.
- Knowledge of U.S. tax laws and financial statement mechanics
- Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to cross-train within the tax department
- Flexibility to work longer hours during peak tax season
Responsibilities
- Participate in the timely implementation and deployment of various tax technology solutions with the goal of improving and streamlining tax processes.
- Collaborate with other departments on cross-functional technology initiatives.
- Identify and research new tax technologies and provide recommendations to management regarding technologies that could improve and streamline processes within the tax department.
- Identify ways to consolidate tax-relevant data to allow easier access, analysis, and planning.
- Address technology specific requests and needs raised by tax department personnel.
- Troubleshoot issues with tax technology within the tax department.
- Analyze data to calculate estimated taxable income and assist with tax compliance.
- Assist with gathering data needed to address IRS and external auditor inquiries.
- Participate in other duties and special projects as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or CPA eligible
- Prior energy income tax experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Effective time management to handle several projects simultaneously.