Accountant - Tax

Position Summary

SM Energy’s Tax department is offering a role that participates in all aspects of income tax reporting, receives training and mentorship, and provides the opportunity to grow into specific areas of interest. The role assists the preparation of federal and state tax filings, tax provision calculations, other schedules, and work papers. It is primarily focused on fixed asset schedules and reconciliations, an area of high impact to the organization. It also supports process improvement efforts and changes to maintain compliance with changing tax laws.

As the individual grows, the role will also grow to include evaluation of increasingly complex transactions and tax adjustments, technical tax and accounting research, and support of tax provision calculations. Additionally, opportunities will arise for ownership of special projects.

The work will be performed at times individually, and at times collaboratively. A successful individual will be detail oriented, proficient with technology, able to take initiative, and able to balance priorities. A successful candidate has a strong working knowledge of accounting principles and has a general knowledge of federal and state income taxation. Partnership knowledge is a plus.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and compile information supporting the Company’s fixed assets for income tax purposes.
• Compile and calculate other tax return workpapers and supporting tax documents.
• Contact other departments for additional information or clarification on non-routine transactions.
• Help maintain tax records and filing documentation.
• Support process transformation initiatives utilizing data analytics tools.
• Seek to understand tax impacts outside of area of responsibility.
• Participate in other departmental projects/initiatives.
• Learn and apply basic oil and gas industry specific concepts.
• Other general duties as assigned.

Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Federal and State Income Tax, Oil & Gas Fixed Assets, MS Office, SAP, Corp Tax and Alteryx.

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field of study.

Typical Experience

No relevant work experience required (4+ years relevant work experience required in lieu of education). Oil and gas accounting and/or tax fixed asset experience preferred. CPA or CPA candidate a plus. APA, CIA, CFE, CGMA or other relevant professional credentials and certifications a plus.

Work Environment

Primarily remote with ability to commute to the Denver office on short notice