Tax Analyst Senior or Principal

Job Posting End Date

07-11-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Tax Analyst Senior or Principal is responsible for preparing and reviewing tax returns, workpapers, and analyses; computing and recording taxes; preparing forecast, budget and regulatory information.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and/or review analyses and work papers to support the monthly recording and reporting of tax accruals including the reconciliation of tax accrual accounts. Compute taxes for special studies, accrual vs. actual adjustments, and forecasts.

• Actively participate in continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Respond to business unit requests for tax information, generate tax information requests and provide tax requirements.

• Prepare and/or check tax schedules included in financial and regulatory reports.

• Prepare and/or review federal, state and local tax returns, reports, estimates and work papers and analyses.

• Preparation and/or review of asset valuation schedules, special studies, projects, forecasts, budgets, analyses and regulatory proceeding schedules.

• Participate in the federal, state and local tax audit process including the preparation and review of responses to auditor questions, and review and prepare responses to audit assessments.

• Research tax issues and/or questions and prepare written analysis and conclusions.

What We're Looking For:

Tax Analyst Senior or Principal

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

• 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)

Other Must Haves:

• Professional certification (CPA,CMA,CIA) or Graduate Business Degree preferred.

• Physical demand level is Sedentary.

Where You'll Work:

• This is an On-Site role based out of Columbus, OH.

What You'll Get:

• Salary Range between:

-$87,000-$118,000 (Tax Analyst Senior)

-$87,000-$120,000 (Tax Analyst Principal)

• Annual Bonus

• 401(k) Match

• AEP Pension

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$87,633.00 - $128,688.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

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