Indirect Tax Analyst Sr - Principal

American Electric Power • Columbus, OH • 11h ago

Job Posting End Date

01-06-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Tax Analyst is responsible for preparing and reviewing tax returns, work papers and analysis; accounting; preparing and reviewing forecast, budget and regulatory information; and computing, reviewing and recording taxes. This position is for Property Tax with some exposure to other indirect taxes.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Prepare/review state and local property tax (indirect) returns, reports, estimates, work papers, and analyses.

Prepare/review indirect tax schedules for financial reports, forecasts, regulatory filings, and special studies.

Prepare/review analyses and work papers to support annual deferrals and monthly reporting of indirect tax accruals, including the reconciliation of tax accrual accounts.

Review and process property tax payments to state and local tax jurisdictions.

Negotiate property values with state and local tax jurisdictions.

Actively participate in continuous process improvement initiatives, including the utilization of technology tools such as Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, etc.

Monitor indirect tax legislative, administrative, and judicial developments across the U.S. and ascertain how proposed and enacted changes will affect the company.

Conduct and/or supervise tax research and planning related to business activities and identify tax risks.

Work closely with business to understand new product initiatives and advise on the applicability of non-income tax laws.

Research tax issues/questions and prepare written analysis and conclusions.

Participate in the state and local tax audit process including the preparation and review of responses to internal and external auditors' questions, and review and prepare responses to audit assessments

Skills :

Software: PowerPlan, PeopleSoft, UIPlanner.

Working knowledge of data analytics (Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, etc.).

Strong attention to detail, well developed analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to build relationships with customers and team members.

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.

What We're Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:

Bachelor's degree.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

Tax Analyst Senior:

Three (3) years of total work experience in business, finance, or accounting disciplines with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in tax functions.

Tax Analyst Principal:

Five (5) years of total work experience in business, finance, or accounting disciplines with a minimum of three (3) years' experience in tax functions.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

Professional certification (CPA, CMA, CIA) preferred.

Graduate Business Degree preferred.

Where You'll Work:

On-Site in at AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH

What You'll Get:

Base between the salary range of $85,081 - $124,941 (depending on years of experience and skill set)

Short-term incentive (annual bonus)

Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision

Retirement: 401K and AEP Pension

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00 - $124,940.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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