Job Description

Our core values — integrity and trust, respect, transparency and open communication, commercial focus and change leadership — are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Chesapeake’s performance among our E&P competitors.

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply. If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Job Summary

This experienced level position works in the income tax area supporting the federal and state tax returns, ASC 740 tax provision, and other tax reporting and activities as required.  This position will report to the Director – Income Tax and be a part of a seasoned in-house team that handles the full life cycle of income taxes.  If you have knowledge of corporate income taxes and a desire to work as a trusted business advisor, we encourage you to apply.  

*Eligible for remote work, based upon approval*

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•    Preparation of workpapers computing various book-to-tax differences, is already familiar with many common differences and quick to learn others
•    Responsible for maintenance of fixed asset tax depreciation, depletion, and amortization schedules
•    Prepares state apportionment calculations, and other state specific computations as needed
•    Prepares federal and/or state tax estimates, extensions, and returns
•    Ensures tax work is conducted in accordance with internal controls
•    Assists with responses to notices from federal and state authorities
•    Assists with tax modeling and forecasting
•    Assists in determining the impact of new tax laws and regulations
•    Collaborates with counterparts in corporate accounting, and other elements of the company in order to understand the underlying business activity and how it is being accounted for
•    Attends trainings, both self-study and group-study

Job Specific Skills

•    Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices
•    Working knowledge of tax codes and rules relevant to corporate income tax
•    Ability to conduct basic to medium level tax research
•    Working knowledge of any common tax software
•    Experience with data transforming, automation, and visualization tools such as Alterx or PowerBI is a plus

Education

Minimum: High school diploma or GED

Preferred:  Bachelor’s degree - from accredited university - Accounting, Finance or related field

Preferred: Other - CPA

Experience

Minimum: 5 - 8 years related work experience