Tax Advisor Sr

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment, and positively impacting communities where we do business.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Tax Advisor Sr within our Tax Department group based in Tulsa, OK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interact regularly with Company accounting and financial reporting personnel to obtain a working knowledge of oil and gas transactions, from both accounting and operating perspectives.
• Analyze data to calculate tax impacts from both a tax provision and tax compliance perspective.
• Participate in the preparation of the quarterly tax provision including analysis of tax accounts and reserves.
• Prepare and communicate the components of the effective tax rate movements period over period.
• Stay current on new guidance issued by the FASB related to ASC 740.
• Assist in the preparation of the tax footnote within the quarterly Form 10-Q and annual Form 10-K, including the tax rate reconciliation and deferred inventory.
• Perform tax research as needed.
• Assist with gathering data needed to address IRS and external auditor inquiries.
• Address tax accounting related inquiries from various stakeholders both inside and outside of the Company.
• Identify, calculate and track uncertain tax positions.
• Identify ways to improve and streamline processes.
• Participate in special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance, with a preference in Accounting.
• CPA candidate
• Minimum of 5 years income tax related and/or public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. tax laws, with strong working knowledge of ASC 740 preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement mechanics.
• Experience with U.S. Federal tax provisions and compliance.
• Experience preparing tax footnote and related disclosures for Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willing to cross train within the tax department.
• Flexible to overtime
• Strong computer skills (SAP, CorpTax, Excel, Word)

Desired Qualifications:

• Master of Taxation or equivalent degree
• CPA
• Prior energy income tax experience

Relocation will not be provided.

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