Tax Accountant at Invenergy in Chicago, IL

Summary: Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. The Tax Accountant will provide transaction details and assist in the preparation of tax returns and projections while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and foreign tax regulations. Responsibilities: - Provide transaction details, trial balances, account detail analysis, and other necessary information requested by external tax return preparers for the federal, state, and foreign tax returns - Review federal, state, and foreign tax returns for partnerships and corporations prepared by external tax service providers - Prepare various tax forms, including W-9, 1042, FBARs - Assist in preparation of quarterly and year-end taxable income projections for multiple consolidated partnerships - Prepare workpapers that are consistent with department standards - Assist in the preparation of year-end tax provisions - Prepare and assist in maintaining tax depreciation ledgers involving basis adjustments from renewable tax credits, section 743(b) and 734(b) adjustments, and other book-to-tax basis reconciliations - Assist with tax audits, prepare responses to notices, and respond to other tax-related inquiries - Assist in developing project plans and workable business processes for assigned projects or functions in alignment with function strategy Required Qualifications: - 0 – 3 years of progressive tax experience - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or related field - Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in taxation or CPA is a plus - Prior experience in energy, power, real estate, manufacturing, or infrastructure space is a plus - Experience with partnership tax compliance and transactions is a plus - Self-starter with a strong ability and desire to quickly learn new areas of tax as the business evolves - Comfortable working with new rules and ambiguity to develop thoughtful analysis and guidance - Positive mindset to identify improvements and solutions - Analytical, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally - Detail oriented and flexible to adjust priorities in a fast-paced environment - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Proficiency with software and system applications such as Oracle, Excel, OneStream, MS Word, with the ability and desire to learn internal applications Required Skills: Tax accounting, Federal tax returns, State tax returns, Foreign tax returns, Partnership tax compliance, Tax form preparation, Tax depreciation ledgers, Tax audits, Oracle, Excel, OneStream, MS Word Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, Paid time off