What The Role Is
Reporting to the Manager of Sales & Use Tax, the Senior Analyst for Sales & Use Tax will be responsible for supporting the Manager on all sales & use tax matters for the company including performing tax research on state and local tax matters, tax planning, implementation, due diligence, tax compliance, addressing tax controversies with taxing jurisdictions, tax account reconciliations, and maintenance of external tax engine.
If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume
What You'll Be Doing
- Ensure compliance with sales & use, gross receipts, excise tax, business licenses, and other miscellaneous tax obligations in state and local jurisdictions where Clearway has business operations.
- Deliver a full range of state and local indirect tax services including tax research, preparation of technical memorandums and exemption certificates, drafting correspondence, and investigating the effect of new or proposed legislation.
- Conduct reviews of state and local indirect tax returns.
- Timely prepare and perform tax-relevant account reconciliations.
- Coordinate internal and external defense of tax audits.
- Oversee multi-disciplinary, multi-state reviews that analyze sales & use and other tax types to identify optimal filing options, exemptions, and credits and incentives.
- In close collaboration with the Accounting and Procurement departments, analyze and make recommendations on business and process improvement to optimize Clearway’s operations.
- Serve as a primary business contact for Clearway’s sales & use tax software system.
- Perform all aspects of work with a high degree of accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred) finance or business.
- 4+ years of tax experience in accounting (including in public accounting) with a state and local tax focus.
- Possess strong research, writing skills, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability and desire to perform in a high-energy, dynamic environment.
- Proven organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent efforts and provide high-quality deliverables accurately and on time.
- Independent thinker motivated to drive process improvement.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment that emphasizes attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and working together to achieve company-wide objectives.
- Strong analytical and Excel financial modeling skills, with competency in PowerPoint.
- Ability to formulate and articulate viewpoints (written and verbal) in a clear, persuasive, and succinct manner.
- Demonstrated self-starter with a positive “can do” attitude and a passion for excellence in embracing company goals and initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.
What Would Be Nice
- MST or related master’s degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Vertex and S4 Hana is highly desirable.
- Energy industry experience is a plus.
Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).
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The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations
$92,000—$110,000 USD
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway’s team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done.
Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans.
What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.
Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.
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About Clearway Energy Group
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own and operate 10 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for the future, Clearway’s 8 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, and energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 10.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, Calif.; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Denver, Colo.; Houston; and Princeton, N.J. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
