Tax Specialist (Income Tax)

Ameren • Saint Louis, MO

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries, and affiliates. The Tax Specialist assists with income tax and non-income tax assignments, including tax research and planning, monthly and annual compliance duties, and special projects. The position receives general supervision.

The role supports income tax diligence and compliance for renewable energy tax credits, assists with non-income tax compliance and income tax planning, prepares miscellaneous monthly journal entries, and reviews sales tax on vendor invoices for Ameren purchases each month. It also involves responding to tax questions from business teams, preparing memos and other project communications, completing tax research, and assisting with special projects.

The posting also describes qualifications for a Senior Tax Specialist level. Career level and compensation depend on the applicant’s credentials. The position is hybrid, as indicated by the #LI-Hybrid designation.

Requirements

• For the Tax Specialist level, a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from an accredited college or university is required.
• For the Tax Specialist level, three or more years of professional tax experience in a public accounting firm, corporate tax department, or government agency is required.
• For the Senior Tax Specialist level, a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from an accredited college or university is required.
• For the Senior Tax Specialist level, either a master’s-level degree (MBA, master’s in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation) or a CPA is required.
• For the Senior Tax Specialist level, five or more years of tax, accounting, auditing, or finance experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is required.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities at a time is required.
• Proficiency in Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Engage Respectfully, Foster Collaboration, Deliver Results, Continuously Improve, and Be Strategic.

Nice To Haves

• For the Tax Specialist level, an MBA or master’s-level degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation, or a CPA.
• Experience in regulated utility tax accounting.
• Experience with Oracle, PowerPlan/PowerTax, and OneSource software products.

Responsibilities

• Support income tax diligence and compliance for renewable energy tax credits.
• Assist with non-income tax compliance.
• Assist in preparing miscellaneous monthly journal entries.
• Review sales tax on vendor invoices from Ameren purchases each month.
• Complete tax research projects.
• Assist with income tax planning.
• Assist with additional special projects as assigned.
• Assist in addressing tax questions from various business teams.
• Assist with memo writing and other communications supporting ongoing projects.

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire.
• 100% employer-paid cash balance pension plan.
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested on date of hire.
• Minimum of 15 days of paid vacation.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards may include annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

What This Job Offers

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