Analyst – Tax Department

Job Description

Tax Analyst | FirstEnergy

The Tone:
This is an onsite, full-time role at FirstEnergy, located at the corporate headquarters in Akron, Ohio. FirstEnergy operates one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems, including over 24,000 miles of transmission lines connecting the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet. This position is vital to the Tax Department, supporting critical functions such as tax planning, tax accounting, and tax compliance, which ensures the company’s financial integrity and regulatory adherence.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Akron, OH

• Team: Tax Department, reports to Director of Tax Planning
• Mission: This individual will provide essential support across tax planning, tax accounting, and tax compliance functions to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory adherence.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint), SAP (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Impact Analysis: Analyze and model the tax implications of business transactions and evolving tax laws, collaborating with various internal teams.
• Tax Provision Support: Perform accounting and analytical tasks to support income tax provision calculations, including journal entries and financial reporting documentation.
• Tax Return Preparation: Compile and analyze data to support the accurate preparation and filing of federal and state income and non-income tax returns.
• Regulatory Reporting: Compile and analyze data to support the preparation and filing of various regulatory reports and rate cases.
• Financial Forecasting: Support financial forecasts by preparing and communicating book-tax differences that affect taxable income and effective tax rates.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a comparable field with an Accounting minor or specialization, setting the foundation for an entry-level career.
• Experience: 0-2 years of professional work experience, demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Skills: Ability to follow established practices, produce accurate work, and adapt to shifting priorities; excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently.
• Bonus: Prior experience utilizing SAP software is a plus.