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The AES Clean Energy Tax group is seeking a Senior Analyst to assist with indirect tax reporting. This position would report to the Manager of State and Local Tax and help bridge the gap between the Clean Energy Tax Planning and Tax Reporting teams. The Senior Analyst would interact directly with colleagues in AES Clean Energy project development, construction, legal, asset management, finance, and accounting teams to strategically capture value for renewable energy projects while assuring tax compliance within the state and local jurisdictions with whom AES Clean Energy partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Support annual real and personal property tax compliance process for operating facilities and construction in progress :
Secure data necessary for return preparation
Analyze, validate, and format data to necessary specificationsInterface with internal and external preparation teamsInterface with internal asset management, construction management, and treasury teams to assure timely payment of tax dueMaintain the schedule of locations and jurisdictions, including assessment dates, filing dates, appeal deadlines, and other relevant information necessary to timely reportingModel property tax expenditures for early development and M&A projectsAssist with state tax controversy activities, including notices, audits, appeals and review of assessments.Reconcile and analyze fixed assets and tax accruals for accounting purposesAssist in the identification and management of credits, incentives, or fee in lieu opportunitiesPartner with non-tax counterparts to implement tax planning strategies, process improvements and other strategically important initiativesSupport state tax budget and forecasting processesPerform technical research and assist in documenting state and local tax positions for regulatory and legislative changesQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field; CMI, CPA, or J.D. preferredMinimum of 2 years of relevant experience with a national tax advisory firm or corporate tax departmentKnowledge of property tax valuation and complianceUnderstanding of state tax technical issues affecting partnerships (or a desire to learn)Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Access and SAPExceptional communication skills; comfort articulating complex tax issues to management and non-tax audiences with minimal preparationExceptional self and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage evolving priorities in a dynamic work environmentA driven curiosity to learn and apply rapidly evolving and complex tax technical concepts with a business first mindsetInterest to further develop, through supporting M&A and renewable investment transactions in close partnership with business and tax peers