Analyst, Lead Tax

Tap into the professional possibilities of one of the largest publicly traded energy partnerships that features one of the most diversified cash flow streams in the midstream segment of the energy industry.  With dynamic career opportunities and a creative and supportive environment, our unique midstream energy organization offers the chance to share and be recognized for your ideas.  Join our team and increase your opportunities for success.

The Lead Tax Analyst's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and review Federal income tax returns using common tax compliance software products.
• Lead in the preparation of complex C-Corp, S-Corp and partnership income tax returns including Enterprise's publicly traded partnership (PTP).
• Preparation of data necessary for the processing of PTP K1's including computations of taxable income, determination of net cash equivalents, and development of unitholder tax packages and instructions.
• Analyze changes to federal income tax statutes, regulations, rulings and court cases for their impact on Enterprise; develop, coordinate and implement strategies to ensure compliance.
• Analysis of merger & acquisition transactions including review of purchase and sale agreements; determination of tax impacts, and development of recommendations to protect Enterprise Products’ interests.
• Assist with ASC 740 compliance including preparation of income tax accruals, analysis of tax liability accounts, and development of tax footnotes and disclosures for SEC Forms 10K and 10Q.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required; CPA is preferred
• MBA or Masters in Taxation is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive tax experience within a public accounting firm and/or corporate tax department of a large publicly traded organization.
• Experience at a big four accounting firm is a plus.
• Strong tax compliance, research and technical skills, including a thorough understanding of Subchapter K of the Internal Revenue Code relating to taxation of partners and partnerships.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Solid systems skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access; exposure to Accounting and Tax software such as Oracle, FAS, and Insource.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Alteryx is a plus.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.