<p><strong>Tax Analyst</strong><br><strong>6 Month contract to start (extendable)</strong><br><strong>Pay rate-$35/hour on W2</strong><br><strong>1111 South 103rd St Omaha Nebraska 68124</strong><br><br>JOB DESCRIPTION<br>General Purpose: Prepares monthly and quarterly sales/use tax returns and ensures the returns and associated tax payments are made on a timely basis (includes making monthly tax accrual for Minnesota compressor fuel use tax liability). Reviews monthly tax accruals for appropriateness. (25-30%) &nbsp;Answers technical questions about the application of sales and use taxes to specific transactions or invoices. Makes changes to sales and use tax rates in proprietary software. (10-15%)&nbsp; Reviews tax holds on a daily basis and researches issues to resolve holds. (10-15%)&nbsp; Assists with updating the monthly forecast for taxes. (10-15%)&nbsp; Supports FERC regulatory reporting and rate case filings in regards to sales/use and property tax. Prepares Form 2 schedules related to taxes. (10-15%) Assists in preparing responses related to audits by federal and state tax authorities. Prepares the initial company response with the assistance of the manager. (5-10%) Researches complex tax questions as needed. (5-10%) Prepares special projects or tax filings as assigned. (5-10%)&nbsp; Identifies potential tax issues, opportunities for tax savings, and ways to make assigned tax compliance more efficient. (5-10%) Helps maintain permanent tax files and records. (5-10%)&nbsp; Enhances knowledge of tax trends and best practices by reading technical newsletters, attending tax seminars and conferences, and networking with other tax professionals within Berkshire Hathaway Energy. (5-10%) Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (finance, business administration) or equivalent related work experience.&nbsp; (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree.) &nbsp;Two or more years of practical accounting experience, with at least one year of relevant tax experience. Experience with Vertex or tax engine software preferred.&nbsp; Effective oral and written communication skills, including ability to create schedules and reconciliations for management that succinctly summarize the company’s tax position.&nbsp; Effective interpersonal, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.&nbsp; Extended work hours will be required, especially during the planning or tax compliance filing processes or other critical times. Intermediate computer skills and aptitude necessary to efficiently operate work-related software.&nbsp; Working knowledge of principles of taxation.<br><br><strong>Imran (Emu) Shikalgar</strong><br><strong>APN Software Services, Inc</strong><br><strong>39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 385, Newark, CA 94560</strong><br><strong>Direct: 510-402-4704 (Voice &amp; Text)</strong><br><strong>Phone: 510-623-5050 Extn.129 | Fax 510-623-5055 | Imran@apninc.com</strong><br><strong>linkedin.com/in/imranshikalgar</strong></p>