Tax Advisor - Compliance

Opportunities: We believe in cross training and promotion from within. Expect to increase your skills (and worth) in your profession by receiving training in research, planning, analysis, audit, and tax accounting, let alone our opportunities outside of the tax department. You are immediately eligible for tuition reimbursement and receive bonuses for completing tax-related certification – like your CPA. The very nature of our industry and the structure of the company will provide you exposure to tax issues not normally seen at this level. In general, you will provide support and experienced guidance to members of your team for all appropriate functional or business unit tasks. This includes providing support for the team's effort to ensure that all filing requirements are completed on a timely and accurate basis for the Generation, Commodities, and Parent business units; in tax audits of the company and its subsidiaries; to communicate tax planning opportunities & advice to the business units and maintain the visibility of Tax Services within the Sempra Energy family of companies. You will also provide moderate level research.Requirements: Bachelors degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required or equivalent experience.  Masters degree in Tax or Accounting and/or CPA license a plus.  2+ years of experience in a large CPA firm/corporate tax department or, a Masters in Tax and one year of compliance preparation experience. Desired skills: organizational skills; effective communication with colleagues and clients; and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Desired knowledge: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, tax law and regulations; tax accounting methods; and the ability to apply facts to determine tax treatment within the boundaries of tax laws. Proficiency in computer software applications including Microsoft Excel and Word.  Sempra Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerDetailed Job Description: Ensures the completion of the tax returns for the company and all its subsidiaries, including partnerships, exempt organizations, trusts, pension plans and limited liability companies. Completes any financial statement tax disclosures. Processes the tax input for the financial plans for all entities and projects. Identifies, quantifies and communicates tax planning strategies for all entities, including researching and developing the most tax efficient action plan and/or ownership structure. Analyzes and quantifies the impact to the company of current and proposed tax legislation. Coordinates and reviews the company's responses to auditor's information data requests and notice of proposed adjustments to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepares and reviews arguments related to protested audit adjustments. Develops studies and standards to determine filing and compliance responsibilities created by activities of the company and its subsidiaries. Ensures the completion of estimated and tax return tax payments for all entities and the allocation of tax liabilities to all entities on a stand-alone basis. To apply, please visit http://www.sempra.com/careers/tax.htm