Tax Accountant
sPower is an established and rapidly growing renewable energy company headquartered in Salt Lake City, with additional offices in San Francisco, Long Beach, and Richmond. The sPower accounting team is seeking a Tax Accountant with 0-3 years’ experience in preparing partnership tax returns and taxable income estimates. The Tax Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Company’s process over Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value (HLBV) accounting including updating the related models as well as making the appropriate journal entries. This position will also assist with several other tax accounting matters as needed. The accountant will report to and work closely with the Tax Manager. Sound judgment, ingenuity, excellent problem solving skills and a proactive attitude will position the successful candidate to earn a rewarding opportunity with this fast growing company.
Core Competencies:
Candidates need excellent problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills, along with patience, a positive attitude and the ability to work in a team environment. They should also possess the following competencies:
· Exceptional analytical and time management skills.
· Strong attention to detail, with the ability to understand issues at a global level.
· Independent thinker able to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
· Proven ability to produce error-free work under deadlines.
· Team player with strong initiative, able to work autonomously to complete tasks.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The Tax Accountant’s duties will include the following (other duties may be assigned):
· Prepare the Company’s various partnership tax returns.
· Prepare the Company’s various quarterly taxable income estimates.
· Update existing HLBV models with changes to forecast results to support the budgeting/forecast process.
· Provide summary of HLBV results and changes in facts and circumstances of each HLBV model quarterly to assist in making SOX 404 review selections and update models for any changes based on this review.
· Update HLBV models due to changes in tax assumptions or balances.
· Assist in the set up or validation of new HLBV models for new tax equity structures.
· Assist in the preparation in other tax areas including state, local, property, sales, etc.
· Prepare the Company’s apportionment for various entities, ensuring the results are accurate and complete.
· Responsible for all areas related to the maintenance of property, plant and equipment (including intangibles) records, including but not limited to deprecation related to regular tax, alternative minimum tax, various states, earnings and profits, etc.
· Follow proper accounting controls and procedures.
· Other projects as necessary.
Desired Skills and Expertise:
· 0-3 years accounting experience with preparing partnership tax returns and taxable income estimates
· Renewable energy experience is a plus
· Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
· Strong Excel skills and ability to work effectively with accounting systems
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Excellent analytical skills
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Compensation:
· Commensurate with experience; competitive.
About sPower: sPower, an AES and AIMCo company, is the largest private owner of operating solar assets in the United States. sPower owns and operates a portfolio of solar and wind assets greater than 1.9 GW and has a development pipeline of more than 15 GW. sPower is owned by a joint venture partnership between The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a worldwide energy company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and the Alberta Investment Management Corporation, one of Canada’s largest and most diversified institutional investment fund managers. For more information, visit www.spower.com
sPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation and gender identity. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.