Intern-Grid Tax

COMPANY OVERVIEW

El Paso Electric (EPE) is a regional energy provider that is engaged in generation, transmission, and distribution service to power approximately 460,000 customers in a 10,000-square mile area of the Rio Grande Valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. We invite you to visit epelectric.com to learn more about EPE and our strategic initiatives. Join our EPE Team, and TOGETHER, we will transform the energy landscape.

DATE POSTED: JUNE 25, 2024 CLOSING DATE: JULY 9, 2024

DEPARTMENT: TAX (STATE AND LOCAL TAX)

STARTING SALARY: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

JOB FAMILY SUMMARY PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Tax Department Management, the intern is responsible for performing various routine and/or assisting with non-routine professional tax accounting functions of the Tax Department.

EDUCATION

Must be currently enrolled as a Full-Time Student at an accredited college or university in the United States majoring in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a related fielder relevant to El Paso Electric's business model.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without a reasonable accommodation that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Enrolled as a Full-Time Student (Undergraduate

• 12 hours, Graduate

• 9 hours) and have completed at least two (2) semesters at an accredited college, or university in the United State.

• Must be classified as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate student.

• Must have an overall minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 or above.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with officers, managers, fellow employees, and the general public.

• Ability to maintain a strong sense of propriety concerning confidential matters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of tax data for various reports such as monthly internal financial reports, FERC Form 1, and E.E.I. statistical analysis reports and the filing of various tax reports.

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of schedules to support state and local and/or federal tax returns, special projects, research and analysis of tax issues, and audit workpapers for tax.

• Reviews literature on public utility updates for issues directly affecting the Company from a tax accounting standpoint.

• Prepares and/or reviews tax account reconciliations from various tax returns to the General Ledger.

• Valid driver's license and be in compliance with the Company's Driving Program policy.

• Complies with all applicable Company policies, procedures and code of ethics as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations to include employment, safety and environmental standards and regulations.

• Perform other related tasks that are not included, but are within the context of the duties defined.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The incumbents in this classification are not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; primary work environment is typical of office or administrative work.

• May work irregular and non-standard hours.

• May require travel to Company work sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently, or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

• Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communications and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

• Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Visual acuity: Color, depth perception and field of vision to include measurement devices for close inspection and analysis.

If interested in applying for this position, you must apply on-line by 5:00 PM, JULY 9, 2024.