Tax Analyst
Job Details
Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Tax Analyst will assist with the preparation of federal and state corporate and partnership tax returns and assist in other tax related projects. You will be a key member in the income tax team, playing a very important role in tax compliance and transaction supports. This is a great opportunity to become a well-rounded tax professional while learning the business aspects of the renewable energy industry.
This position has a clear path for upward mobility. You will work in a team that invests in training and nurtures talents. You will be provided the platform and opportunities to become the next leader of the income tax team.
Main Accountabilities:
- Prepare federal and state corporate and partnership income tax return work papers including description computations, allocations Sections 704c, Section 743 set up, tax basis balance sheets, and capital accounts roll forward schedules
- Work closely with portfolio management team to maintain the live financial models for third party investors
- Provide due diligence support to M&A and portfolio management teams including analyzing financial models and preparing cost segregation studies
- Assist with investment tax credit and production tax credit qualification by preparing beginning of construction certificate memo, and by preparing cost segregation studies
- Prepare quarterly tax provision for Canada and Mexico
- Perform other tasks as needed for federal and state corporate and partnership income tax planning and compliance
- Additional duties as required
Direct reports: None
Travel: 0 - 10%
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
- 1+ year experience in federal and state income tax compliance from a reputable public accounting, or 2+ years related experience in the industry
- CPA preferred
- Big 4 experience preferred
- Strong technical knowledge of federal and state corporate and partnership taxation
- In depth understanding of accounting principles
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (knowledge of complex functions and formulas)
- Energy industry experience preferred
- Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products
Behavioral Requirements:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines which may include working overtime when needed
- Ability to be self-motivated
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
- Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
- Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
- Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
Travel Required
Yes. up to 10%
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Accounting.
Preferred
Masters or better in Accounting.
Experience
Preferred
2 years: Experience in the industry
1 year: Experience in federal and state income tax compliance from a reputable public accounting
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
CPA Exam
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)