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Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
This position may be filled at either the Tax Analyst II or Sr Income Tax Analyst level, depending on the selected candidate’s background and years of experience.
Tax Analyst II ($64,100-$90,967)
Position Summary
To assist in the areas of filing the corporate federal and state income tax returns and extensions and the computation of estimated tax payments and tax accruals.
Essential Responsibilities
- Participates in the preparation of all required federal consolidated and state income tax returns and claims for refund to ensure accurate and timely filing and minimization of tax liability.
- Participates in the determination of the monthly tax accruals and disclosures to ensure compliance with IRS, GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and regulatory income tax accounting and public utility normalization requirements. The timeliness and accuracy of the monthly tax accrual is critical to the company's earnings determination process.
- Assists in implementing Company tax policies in order to maintain compliance with governmental regulatory agencies. Assist in the annual preparation of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Form 1 and Uniform Statistical Report.
- Performs other non-routine duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.
- Keeps abreast of current changes in tax laws, regulations, and rulings by ongoing reading and research to accurately prepare federal and state income tax returns.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in business, finance or accounting or equivalent experience.
- Ability to effectively use Excel spreadsheets and word processing software.
- Demonstrated communication and relationship skills.
- Two years' experience in income tax compliance and accounting.
- Appropriate experience would include: Consolidated federal and unitary state tax return preparation, Estimated federal and state income tax payment calculations, Monthly tax accruals/financial statement presentation, Income tax research and analysis, with references to authoritative tax literature.
Sr Income Tax Analyst ($73,700-$104,633)
Position Summary
To assist at a higher level the Director or Manager, Income Tax Compliance & Accounting in the areas of filing the corporate federal and state income tax returns and extensions, the computation of estimated tax payments, and the computation and reporting of income tax accruals.
Essential Responsibilities
- Participates at a higher technical level in the determination of the monthly tax accruals to ensure compliance with IRS, GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, and regulatory income tax accounting and public utility normalization requirements.
- Participates at a higher technical level in the preparation of all required federal consolidated and state income tax returns and claims for refund to ensure accurate and timely filing and minimization of tax liability.
- Assists in preparation of quarterly estimated federal and state income tax payments in a manner that minimizes company cash requirements. Includes allocation or distribution of payment obligation among companies in affiliated group.
- Prepares or assists in preparation of estimates and projections of income taxes for budgeting purposes, rate filings, and cash forecasts.
- Keeps abreast of current changes in tax laws, regulations, and rulings by ongoing reading and research to maintain the ability to inform the Director or Manager, Income Tax Compliance & Accounting of the nature and effect of changes and if appropriate, recommend courses of action.
- Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting.
- Four years' experience in income tax compliance and accounting. Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 4-year minimum.
- Appropriate experience would include: Current and deferred income tax accruals and financial statement presentation, Consolidated federal and unitary state tax return preparation, Estimated federal and state income tax payment calculations, Income tax research and analysis with references to authoritative tax literature.
Preferred Requirements
- Master's Degree (i.e. Master of Business Taxation) or equivalent license or certification (i.e. CPA).
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count of
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $64,100.00 to $104,633.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave.
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 10/02/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
Accessibility Statement
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
INTRODUCTION
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
This position may be filled at either the Tax Analyst II or Sr Income Tax Analyst level, depending on the selected candidate’s background and years of experience.
Tax Analyst II ($64,100-$90,967)
Position Summary
To assist in the areas of filing the corporate federal and state income tax returns and extensions and the computation of estimated tax payments and tax accruals.
Essential Responsibilities
- Participates in the preparation of all required federal consolidated and state income tax returns and claims for refund to ensure accurate and timely filing and minimization of tax liability.
- Participates in the determination of the monthly tax accruals and disclosures to ensure compliance with IRS, GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and regulatory income tax accounting and public utility normalization requirements. The timeliness and accuracy of the monthly tax accrual is critical to the company's earnings determination process.
- Assists in implementing Company tax policies in order to maintain compliance with governmental regulatory agencies. Assist in the annual preparation of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Form 1 and Uniform Statistical Report.
- Performs other non-routine duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.
- Keeps abreast of current changes in tax laws, regulations, and rulings by ongoing reading and research to accurately prepare federal and state income tax returns.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in business, finance or accounting or equivalent experience.
- Ability to effectively use Excel spreadsheets and word processing software.
- Demonstrated communication and relationship skills.
- Two years' experience in income tax compliance and accounting.
- Appropriate experience would include: Consolidated federal and unitary state tax return preparation, Estimated federal and state income tax payment calculations, Monthly tax accruals/financial statement presentation, Income tax research and analysis, with references to authoritative tax literature.
Sr Income Tax Analyst ($73,700-$104,633)
Position Summary
To assist at a higher level the Director or Manager, Income Tax Compliance & Accounting in the areas of filing the corporate federal and state income tax returns and extensions, the computation of estimated tax payments, and the computation and reporting of income tax accruals.
Essential Responsibilities
- Participates at a higher technical level in the determination of the monthly tax accruals to ensure compliance with IRS, GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, and regulatory income tax accounting and public utility normalization requirements.
- Participates at a higher technical level in the preparation of all required federal consolidated and state income tax returns and claims for refund to ensure accurate and timely filing and minimization of tax liability.
- Assists in preparation of quarterly estimated federal and state income tax payments in a manner that minimizes company cash requirements. Includes allocation or distribution of payment obligation among companies in affiliated group.
- Prepares or assists in preparation of estimates and projections of income taxes for budgeting purposes, rate filings, and cash forecasts.
- Keeps abreast of current changes in tax laws, regulations, and rulings by ongoing reading and research to maintain the ability to inform the Director or Manager, Income Tax Compliance & Accounting of the nature and effect of changes and if appropriate, recommend courses of action.
- Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting.
- Four years' experience in income tax compliance and accounting. Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 4-year minimum.
- Appropriate experience would include: Current and deferred income tax accruals and financial statement presentation, Consolidated federal and unitary state tax return preparation, Estimated federal and state income tax payment calculations, Income tax research and analysis with references to authoritative tax literature.
Preferred Requirements
- Master's Degree (i.e. Master of Business Taxation) or equivalent license or certification (i.e. CPA).
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count of
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $64,100.00 to $104,633.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave.
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 10/02/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
Accessibility Statement
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Analyst
Match your degree to the LCA
The H-1B specialty occupation requirement ties your degree field directly to your role. A Tax Analyst petition filed with a degree in accounting or finance is far stronger than one filed with a general business degree. Request a transcript evaluation if your credentials are foreign.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Look up your wage level using OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you can spot undercutting early.
Target companies with active LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to filter Tax Analyst roles by verified employer LCA filing history. This surfaces companies that have sponsored the title before, not just employers who say they're open to it.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning you skip the lottery entirely. If you're open to tax roles in higher education or research, qualifying your employer's cap status before applying changes your timeline significantly.
Confirm the LCA covers your actual work location
If you'll work at a client site or in a different city than the employer's headquarters, the LCA must list a wage for that specific metro area. Mismatches between your worksite and the LCA location are a common audit trigger for tax and consulting roles.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS offers premium processing that guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision. For Tax Analysts starting during busy season or fiscal year-end, standard processing risk is real. Confirm with your employer whether they'll cover this fee before you resign from your current role.
H-1B Visa Tax Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Tax Analyst as a specialty occupation because the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or a closely related field. The O*NET occupation profile supports the degree requirement, and employers regularly receive approvals for this title. Your petition is strongest when your degree field aligns directly with the tax or accounting function you'll perform.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Tax Analysts?
Big Four accounting firms, regional CPA firms, multinational corporations with internal tax departments, financial services companies, and technology companies with complex cross-border tax structures are the most active sponsors for this title. Companies with international operations generate higher demand for Tax Analysts and file LCAs more consistently year to year. You can filter for employers with verified filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply to Tax Analyst H-1B petitions?
Before USCIS can approve your H-1B petition, your employer must file an LCA certifying they'll pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation, wage level, and work location. For Tax Analysts, wage levels vary significantly by metro area and seniority. You can verify the applicable wage for your specific city and job duties using the OFLC Wage Search tool before you accept an offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Tax Analyst role without losing my place in the queue?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, provided your current H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved. If your priority date is tied to an I-140 from a prior employer, that date is generally portable to a new employer sponsoring you for a green card in the same or similar occupational category.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from my Tax Analyst position?
USCIS provides a 60-day grace period after your employment ends, during which you remain in lawful status and can seek a new sponsor or change status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires. Accepting any compensated work before the transfer petition is filed is not authorized. If you're currently searching, filtering by employers with active LCA filing history on Migrate Mate helps you move faster toward a petition that preserves your timeline.