Job Description

The Tax Analyst position is responsible for supporting the Indirect Tax technology tools that are currently used by the Indirect Tax team and the tools that will be added in the future. The position will be the lead for system wide technology implementations that impact sales & use tax. The Tax Analyst will be the primary contact for technology issues, questions, resolutions, problems, solutions, etc. and will work closely with the Tax Accounting Supervisors and the Tax Manager to ensure technology tools are working accurately and efficiently. The Tax Analyst position will serve as a liaison between the Tax, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Information Technology departments improving the understanding of the Indirect Tax department’s information technology needs. The position will lead technical guidance, manage tax technology end-user training and documentation, and development of tax staff on technology tools. The Tax Analyst will timely and accurately prepare, file, and pay monthly, quarterly, and annual federal, state and local and international transaction tax returns and monthly and quarterly general ledger account reconciliations. Other duties include tax research of applicable federal, state, local or international tax rules and regulations, data analysis, audit support, and business unit support.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• 4+ years transaction tax experience in a large accounting firm or large public company environment
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Experience with tax technology software and ERP systems
• Experience working on tax data and filing indirect tax compliance
• Proficiency with tax research software
• Demonstrated success working in a team-based environment

Preferred:

• Experience working in the public utility or energy industries

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize and supports Vertex O Series, Vertex Returns and Vertex Enterprise/Tax Performance Engine to ensure that systems are working properly and performs analysis of Vertex sales and use tax system data to ensure accuracy.
• Supports Avalara tax system for PowerSecure to ensure that the system is working properly and performs analysis of Avalara sales and use tax system data to ensure accuracy
• Act as the Implementation Lead for all sales & use tax related systems and companywide systems that impact sales & use tax. Participate in the design and testing phases to ensure optimal performance for the applicable sales and use tax function.
• Supports integrations from Maximo, Oracle Cloud, various billing systems, and file transfer sites to tax software to ensure any upstream changes to systems or tax drivers are planned for.
• Supports requirements gathering, functional design, development, configuration, testing, and documentation of new or upgraded sales tax support systems including any internal process improvement projects.
• Supports team with troubleshooting and resolution of issues and questions for sales tax technology.
• Supports Vertex Enterprise configuration and other incoming data sources required for monthly compliance needs.
• Serves as a liaison with IT tax technology support, IT groups, business process anchored network (BPAN), and business groups to resolve problems, answer questions, automate processes, and support system updates
• Lead team efforts to optimize and utilize tax technology tools such as setting up new companies in Vertex tools, setup of new returns in Vertex tools, adding new locations in Vertex tools, adding new taxability drivers in Vertex tools, troubleshooting and resolving taxability issues in Vertex tools
• Provide support, maintenance, and implementation of Alteryx workflows.
• Perform system administrator duties including monthly updates, managing user system security for tax dedicated systems, coordinating the testing and installation of system upgrades and patching
• Contributes to the implementation of sales and use tax technology strategies, emphasizing process automation and leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance tax calculation and reporting efficiency.
• Perform tax research of applicable federal, state, local or international tax rules and regulations, data analysis, audit support, and business unit support.

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.