Tax Analyst Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas

INTRODUCTION

Kinder Morgan is one of countries largest midstream infrastructure companies in the United States with over 78,000 miles of pipelines that transports over 40 percent of all natural gas consumed in the United States. As a member of the Kinder Morgan Tax Department, you will be part of a team of tax professionals responsible for all aspects of the company’s tax posture. A Kinder Morgan Tax Analyst will be asked to perform the following job functions:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of the following types of federal tax returns with specific emphasis on the following:
• Analyze tax sensitive general ledger accounts, calculate and document book-tax differences,
• Analyze different components of the fixed asset process for depreciation, tax gains and losses, and
• Prepare the required statement and elections otherwise includable in the federal income tax return.
• Preparation of state income and franchise tax returns with specific emphasis on the following:
• Exposure to unitary, nexus combined, and separate company state income tax and apportionment computations,
• Exposure to state franchise tax computations and issues, and
• Preparation of federal and state estimated payments and extensions
• Preparation of tax basis balance sheets
• Assembling documentation used in state income and franchise tax audits
• Assist with preparation of ASC 740 documentation and calculation of federal and state income tax provision
• Research of federal and state tax technical issues
• Respond to notices from federal and state taxing authorities

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Competencies, skills and abilities

• Previous experience with federal and state income tax concepts and the preparation of federal and state income tax returns
• Previous experience with the ONESOURCE tax preparation software, Adobe PDF, and PowerTax
• Familiarity with Checkpoint research platform
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel, including advanced functionality
• Knowledge of mid-stream oil and gas operations
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and complete job responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills
• Solid analytical skills and decision-making ability
• Individual must be highly motivated and be able to research problems and recommend solutions
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Capacity to embrace a team environment, demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Experience

Five or more years of experience at a public accounting firm or comparable experience working for a large corporate tax department

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant Preferred

Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate

Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.