Tax Associate

Clēnera, LLC • Boise, ID

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Associate supports Clēnera’s renewable energy tax credit compliance and reporting, with a primary focus on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements. The role works cross-functionally with internal teams, contractors, and external advisors to review requirements, track compliance, identify and resolve issues, and maintain documentation supporting tax credit qualification. The position is based in Boise, Idaho, and follows a hybrid schedule; 100% remote work is not currently available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Problem-solving ability, including working through unfamiliar or ambiguous issues.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate across departments and with external parties.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and documentation requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex project-level data.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and apply them to practical situations.
• Interest in developing knowledge of renewable energy tax credits and related compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Experience in tax, accounting, contract administration, construction compliance, or renewable energy is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and project documentation to identify prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and other tax credit compliance requirements.
• Track project compliance requirements, documentation, and deadlines, and work with stakeholders to resolve identified issues.
• Coordinate with Legal, Construction, Development, Accounting, contractors, and external advisors to gather information and resolve compliance matters.
• Review supporting documentation for completeness and identify potential compliance gaps or risks.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation supporting renewable energy tax credits.
• Support the calculation and reporting of tax credits on federal and state income tax returns.
• Assist with tax credit workpapers, tax return support, audits, and information requests.
• Research renewable energy tax credit requirements and help develop practical solutions to compliance issues.
• Support other federal and state tax compliance matters as needed.
• Maintain organizational excellence in project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrate Clēnera’s Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company-paid employee and dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid work environment.
• HSA and FSA plans available.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Basic, voluntary, and AD&D life insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation and public holidays.
• Incentive pay and RSU plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level