State & Local Tax Acct

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION Primary Duties . MAY BE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING TAX AREAS: Property Tax 1. Coordinates, prepares, and files Ad Valorem tax returns and any ancillary filings as may be required by the individual taxing jurisdictions in a timely manner. 2. Coordinates the accurate and timely payment of property tax invoices. Transaction Tax 1. Coordinates, prepares, and files sales/use tax returns, miscellaneous state and local transaction tax returns, franchise fee reports and all associated payments in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures all invoices are accurate, coded correctly and have proper approval levels. General Tax Process 1. Coordinates tax exemption certificate file maintenance and revenue system maintenance, including tax jurisdiction code assignments, to ensure proper collection of sales tax and franchise fees. Responds to requests for verification that a valid certificate is on file. 2. Coordinates the preparation of occupational license applications/renewals, and associated payments and journal entries. GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides guidance to State and Local Tax Coordinators within the group, in regards to state and local tax compliance. 2. Monitors internal controls to ensure the integrity of all state and local tax and franchise fee accounts and the resulting journal entries flowing into the general ledger relative to those accounts. Responsible for the reconciliation and posting of state and local tax and franchise fee accounts in the general ledger. 3. Assists in documenting accounting procedures, processes and internal controls. 4. Coordinates in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of tax accounting systems. 5. Reviews and analyzes a variety of tax and accounting documents and verifies the accuracy of computations. 6. Communicates with internal and external personnel regarding audits, tax and other related matters. 7. Assists with other state and local tax compliance issues as necessary. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Educational/Experience Level Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Taxation or a related field and one year experience in accounting, taxation or related field; or equivalent. Communication Skills Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or modifications on technical or other complex concepts to individuals with little or no background in the area under discussion. Numeric Skills Requires the ability to perform analyses involving ratios, percentages and simple statistical methods. Computer Skills Advanced knowledge of various business computer applications in order to create complex documents, reports or graphics. Needs prior experience working in a state and local tax software package. Work Conditions Works in an office environment. Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting. Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Job Family: Tax Accounting Atmos Energy Corporation, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the country’s largest natural gas-only distributor. We safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient and abundant natural gas to more than 3 million distribution customers in over 1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the South. As part of our vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, we are modernizing our business and infrastructure while continuing to invest in safety, innovation, environmental sustainability and our communities. Atmos Energy manages proprietary pipeline and storage assets, including one of the largest intrastate natural gas pipeline systems in Texas.