Tax Assoc II

Job description

Sempra

Advancing a better future for all ​ ​At Sempra, a better world begins with better energy—and with people who want to make a difference. That’s why we’re tackling the biggest challenges facing our industry while building ahigh‑performance culture where you can do your best work. Together, our teams support nearly 40 million consumers across the U.S. We’re consistently recognized for our long‑standing commitment to training, development and inclusion, and we pride ourselves on being a collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career and help build a better energy future—for everyone.​ Primary Purpose Completes core compliance activities, reconciles data to source systems, and recommends targeted fixes to improve cycle time and data integrity. Team provides support with numerous tax compliance tasks related to state and local indirect taxes, including state income taxes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Completes core return schedules, estimated payments, and extensions, applying documented tax methods. Prepares journal entries for monthly and quarterly close and supports basic tax account roll forwards. Compiles multi‑source data for monthly tax account reconciliation and validates it ties to the general ledger. Coordinates routine notice responses and maintains request logs to meet response timelines. Performs targeted research on form instructions and filing requirements and summarizes findings.

Prepares property tax returns, sales & use tax returns, including excise tax returns. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Typically requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in business Experience Required: Typically requires 2 years of related experience or higher.

Experience within a Fortune 500 company or public accounting firm is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Ability to apply standard interpretive approaches with limited supervision. Ability to explain tax impacts to non-specialist stakeholders. Ability to identify tax issues or data inconsistencies and escalate appropriately. Knowledge of applied tax concepts in one or more tax areas. Knowledge of statutory guidance, regulations, and administrative rulings. Skill in conducting routine tax research using authoritative sources.

Skill in preparing basic tax analyses or schedules.

Preferred

Ability to perform tax research and document findings Ability to learn new tax concepts and embrace new software applications Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire. We may consider candidates at a higher level based on qualifications and relevant experience.