Tax Associate

The role

The Tax Associate supports renewable energy tax credit compliance and reporting. This role focuses on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements through cross-functional collaboration and documentation maintenance.

What you will do

• Review contracts and project documentation for tax credit compliance requirements.
• Track project compliance requirements, documentation, and deadlines.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external advisors to resolve compliance matters.
• Review supporting documentation for completeness and identify compliance gaps.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for renewable energy tax credits.
• Support the calculation and reporting of tax credits on federal and state income tax returns.
• Assist with tax credit workpapers, tax return support, audits, and information requests.
• Research renewable energy tax credit requirements and develop solutions.
• Support other federal and state tax compliance matters.
• Maintain organizational excellence regarding project timelines and deliverables.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Problem solver with the ability to work through unfamiliar or ambiguous issues.
• Collaborative and comfortable coordinating across departments and with external parties.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and documentation requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex project-level data.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and apply them to practical situations.
• Interest in developing knowledge of renewable energy tax credits and related compliance requirements.

Nice to have

• 2+ years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Experience in tax, accounting, contract administration, construction compliance, or renewable energy is a plus

Benefits

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

Before you apply

• Not currently accepting unsolicited referrals from recruiting agencies.

About the company

Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise, Idaho. They develop, finance, construct, own, and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States.