Senior Tax Analyst

Responsibilities

• Renewable Energy Tax Credits - Lead the qualification, compliance, and documentation of tax credits for existing renewable energy projects, while advising on planning and structuring considerations for future developments.
• Strategy and Planning - Research, develop, and recommend tax strategies aligned with the organization's financial objectives, including evaluation of impacts on utility regulation; document technical positions supporting tax treatment.
• Tax Process Support - Perform technical tax research and planning, including analysis of new legislation, regulations, and court decisions, and assess their potential impact on the organization.
• Tax Return Compliance - Assist with accurate and timely preparation, review, and filing of all required tax returns across jurisdictions (federal, state, local, and international); coordinate with external providers, ensure data integrity, and resolve technical issues to maintain full compliance.
• Financial Systems Management - Partner with Finance and Financial Systems teams to ensure systems capture and provide accurate data required for tax compliance and reporting.
• Internal Consultation - Advise internal stakeholders on the tax implications of business strategies and transactions; evaluate the impact of new laws on current and future tax positions.
• External Interaction - Support and manage interactions with taxing authorities, including participation in audits, responding to inquiries, and driving resolution of issues.
• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS
• Education
• Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other related field or equivalent experience

Requirements

• Typically five or more years in related field
• Certifications
• CPA preferred
• COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)
• Functional Competencies
• Advanced knowledge of tax and compliance laws, regulations and practices, specific knowledge of renewable energy tax qualification rules preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of other finance and accounting disciplines
• Intermediate knowledge of financial systems and applications
• Intermediate knowledge of utility industry regulations
• General Competencies
• Intermediate business acumen
• Intermediate problem-solving skills
• Advanced written and/or oral communication skills
• Intermediate analytical thinking skills
• Intermediate organization and prioritization skills
• PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE DEMANDS AND SCHEDULE/ATTENDANCE
• Physical
• Does the job require a valid driver's license? - No
• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
• Cognitive Demands
• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to follow accuracy standards
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to communicate and solve problems when under stress
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
• De

Benefits

Additional Information

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. As Senior Tax Analyst , you will develop and implement tax strategies that align with PGE's financial objectives and contribute to the company's sustainable energy goals. You will research and recommend innovative tax approaches to minimize liability while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations in the utility industry. A successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of tax laws and practices, coupled with strong analytical thinking and communication skills. This role offers an exciting chance to shape PGE's financial future while navigating the complex intersection of energy policy and taxation. You'll be at the forefront of interpreting how new legislation impacts a leading clean energy provider, directly influencing our path to a greener tomorrow.

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