Tax Senior Specialist

Sempra: Advancing a better future for all

At Sempra, a better world begins with better energy—and with people who want to make a difference. That’s why we’re tackling the biggest challenges facing our industry while building ahigh‑performance culture where you can do your best work. Together, our teams support nearly 40 million consumers across the U.S. We’re consistently recognized for our long‑standing commitment to training, development and inclusion, and we pride ourselves on being a collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career and help build a better energy future—for everyone.

Primary Purpose
Synthesizes multi‑source information into reliable tax packages and implements process controls that reduce errors and rework for recurring deliverables. Team provides support with numerous tax compliance tasks related to state and local indirect taxes, including state income taxes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze audit requests and prepare responses for state and local indirect tax audits
• Prepare business license renewals and sales & use tax returns
• Prepare property tax renditions and state income tax returns
• Standardizes templates, naming conventions, and retention practices across recurring deliverables to reduce rework.
• Performs quality checks on compiled provision and return packages and confirms control evidence is complete and traceable.
• Coordinates auditor and regulator requests, aligning owners, due dates, and evidence to ensure consistent responses.
• Compiles unit‑level tax data that supports regulatory reports and rate or proceeding submissions for utility and energy operations.
• Develops quick‑reference guides and process documentation that clarify submission steps and review expectations.
• Analyzes support workflows and recommends targeted changes that improve timeliness and accuracy.
• Facilitates knowledge‑sharing sessions and cross‑reviews to strengthen team consistency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in business

Experience

Required:

• Typically requires 5 years of related experience.

Preferred:

• Experience within a Fortune 500 company or public accounting firm is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend administrative improvements.
• Ability to maintain discretion during audits, examinations, or internal reviews.
• Ability to manage sensitive tax information independently.
• Knowledge of documentation standards supporting tax compliance and reporting.
• Knowledge of organization-wide tax operations and coordination requirements.
• Skill in improving administrative workflows supporting tax effectiveness.
• Skill in training or guiding junior administrative staff on tax procedures.

Preferred:

• Ability to perform tax research and document findings
• Ability to learn new tax concepts and embrace new software applications

Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.