Senior Tax Associate

RWE•Chicago, IL

1d•$86,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Senior Tax Associate position will play a key role in ensuring tax compliance for the company. As a renewable energy company tax legislation is regularly evolving and this role focuses on all aspects of tax in the renewable industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
Minimum 3 years of corporate or partnership income tax experience
Working knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

Nice To Haves

CPA license preferred
Exposure to non-income taxes would be beneficial but is not required
Experience with Onesource (GoRS) or other tax return preparation software preferred
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space

Responsibilities

Prepare income tax work-papers including calculating book to tax adjustments and depreciation
Responsible for preparation of Corporate state apportionment workpapers
Prepare and/or review both federal and state income tax returns for both partnership and corporate entities
Prepare annual projections for investors
Prepare income tax estimates and coordinate payments used by various groups within the compan
Help with the quarterly provision process through OneSource Tax Provision
Collaborate with other departments to efficiently obtain information to complete an accurate tax return
Respond to investor inquiries in a timely manner regarding income tax matters
Collect and manage data in SAP by generating reports and preparing journal entries
Conduct tax research on technical issues and prepare memoranda to document findings and recommendations

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.