Sol Systems is seeking a Tax Senior Associate to carry out the tax-related responsibilities of the company and its affiliates. The Senior Associate will report to the Tax Manager and be part of the larger CFO team that supports the business units. This role provides an opportunity to engage with various business units and management to implement tax compliance, provide tax guidance, tax planning and strategy, and manage relationships with external tax advisors. In addition, the Senior Associate may conduct research as well as ensure compliance with federal and multi-state tax activities.
Sol Systems is a national clean energy firm focused on building domestic energy that benefits local communities. The Company is operating, building, and managing over 7 GW of projects across 38 States for Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, utilities, schools, and more than 40,000 customers across the United States. Sol Systems works with institutional clients, corporate partners, and foundations to create an energy future we can all believe in. The company was founded in 2008 and is led by its founder.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordination and review of tax returns filings prepared by multiple service providers; taxes in scope are federal and state income taxes for partnerships and corporations, property and real estate taxes, sales and use taxes, franchise and occupational license taxes, FIRPTA, 1099, employer taxes and other taxes relevant to multi-jurisdictional nature of the business
- Coordinating with external advisors on key strategic projects and tax planning initiatives, including tax diligence review for the projects under development
- Partner with tax advisors to prepare tax estimates for internal planning and estimated tax payments
- Managing tax payments and tax distributions to partners as well as fiscal and investor tax compliance calendar
- Maintain updated records of tax filings, correspondence, and other supporting documentation and workpapers.
- Tracking all tax exemptions programs and ensuring compliance under those program and managing communications from tax authorities
- Coordinating annual Nexus reviews for income tax and sales and use tax
- Preparing tax accounting provisions for several affiliates to comply with ASC 740
- Reviewing tax returns against original partnership investment models in inverted lease and partnership flip structures
- Understanding federal and state tax incentives programs for solar developers and operators, and supporting identification and implementation of tax savings opportunities to drive optimization in future tax planning
- Building relationships with colleagues in accounting, asset management, development, structured finance and other teams to understand business financial performance, transactions executed and any other significant operating activity within the company and the funds under management
Skills and Attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 3+ years of related experience, preferably in Big 4, corporate settings or renewable energy companies
- Strong knowledge of federal, state and local tax laws and regulations
- Experience with partnership taxation
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Strong collaboration and relationship skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced excel skills preferred
- High standards for accuracy and work produced
Location:
This position is based in our Washington, DC office
Commitment & Compensation:
Compensation and title will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, employer covered life and short term and long term disability, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, transportation benefits, education benefits, paid vacation and federal holidays
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements
Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other trait. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
