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Vistra · Onsite · Irving, Texas

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Job Summary

This direct entry exempt position requires a working knowledge of federal income tax concepts, practices, and procedures and specialized knowledge of income tax laws; successful candidate will be a self-starter with a team-first attitude and a passion for process improvements.

Job Description

•Preparing various components of the ASC 740 federal income tax provision and tax return calculations for a complex group of legal entities

•Supporting the overall management of the quarterly and annual income tax provision process, including responding to questions and inquiries from the financial statement auditors and coordination with external provider under co-source arrangement

•Analyzing financial statements and other financial data, specifically as they relate to federal tax compliance, provision, and tax planning

•Preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations for applicable income tax accounts

•Assisting in the identification and documenting of federal tax return positions

•Analyzing complex accounting transactions to ensure appropriate tax treatment

•Assisting the federal tax controversy team in responding to information document requests and analyzing data for Uncertain Tax Position purposes

•Maintaining internal project trackers and planning documents to ensure federal income tax deadlines are successfully met

•Providing outstanding client service through responsiveness to questions and requests by the business units, including interaction with staff and departments throughout the organization

•Experienced gained through college degree programs and or certifications in Accounting, or related field.

•3 to 5+ years relevant experience and Big 4 accounting firm experience

•Basic knowledge of federal accounting and tax requirements and the underlying policy, practices and procedures of public companies

•Large multistate corporate tax experience preferred

•CPA and Masters in Tax a plus



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Job Family

Tax

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.

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About Vistra

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy s

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