Senior Tax Analyst – Indirect Taxes

American Electric Power

Tax Analyst Senior / Principal at AEP managing indirect taxes and compliance for state and local tax returns. Involving process improvement and tax research for business activities.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $87,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and reviewing non-income tax returns, reports, and analyses while actively engaging in tax research and planning. Strong ability to monitor legislative developments and provide strategic tax advice to support business initiatives.

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Non-Income Tax PreparationTax Research and PlanningFinancial ReportingProcess ImprovementTax Compliance Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Tax Return PreparationFinancial AnalysisTax Accrual ReportingRegulatory FilingForecasting

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingCommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Certification Progress

Industry Keywords

Transaction TaxProperty TaxTax Risk IdentificationLegislative DevelopmentsBusiness Finance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare/review state and local transaction tax and property tax (non-income) returns, reports, estimates, work papers, and analyses.
Prepare/review non-income tax schedules for financial reports, forecasts, regulatory filings, and special studies.
Prepare/review analyses and work papers to support monthly recording and reporting of non-income tax accruals.
Actively participate and initiate continuous process improvement projects.
Monitor non-income tax legislative, administrative, and judicial developments across the U.S.
Conduct tax research and planning related to business activities and identify tax risks.
Work closely with business and Tax Planning Manager to understand new product initiatives and advise on the applicability of non-income tax laws.
Prepare written analysis and conclusions for issues/questions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Four (4) years' in total work experience in business, finance, or accounting disciplines with two (2) years' in tax (Tax Analyst Senior)
Five (5) years’ in total work experience in business, finance, or accounting disciplines with three (3) years' in tax (Tax Analyst Principal)
Progress toward professional certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Bonus
401(k) Match
AEP Pension
Comprehensive Benefits Package