Senior Accountant, Regulatory Tax

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries , AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work , you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas. AES is proudly ranked 1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023 , we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation. Main Responsibilities: Prepare complex aspects of the Domestic income tax provision process, including maintenance of deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions and return to accrual adjustments meeting all KPI targets, with an emphasis on regulated businesses. Work collaboratively with the tax team, as well as those outside of Tax, to provide high quality tax reporting and ensure the correct application of unique industry specific rules as may be required. Support tax compliance of tax equity partnerships. Support regulatory filings and rate cases including preparing and reviewing tax amounts included in regulatory filings, responding to questions from the Commission(s) and other interested parties, and other work as needed. Prepare sales & use tax returns and other non-income tax returns. Support preparation of property tax returns. Understand legislative changes to U.S. federal and state and local tax laws and identify opportunities and adverse consequences. Qualifications: BS Accounting; CPA / MST strongly preferred. Big 4 accounting firm or large corporation tax department experience and/or regulated entity tax experience preferred; Able to self-organize and coordinate with other tax team members across different offices where appropriate. Excellent judgment and verbal communication skills; Ability to synthesize large volumes of information quickly and accurately to advise on ASC740 implications; tailor information to convey, timely, the most relevant data and decision points with various audiences (e.g. supervisors, tax peers and financing and business teams). Working knowledge in the ASC 740 technical provisions. Rate case/regulatory experience helpful but not required. Familiarity with HLBV accounting is a plus. Strong understanding of corporate and partnership federal taxation. Strong organizational and writing skills. Willingness to challenge current processes and procedures with an emphasis on developing process improvements to gain overall efficiencies. Prior experience preparing Microsoft Excel based tax models. Familiarity with Power BI and Power BI Desktop a plus. Excellent problem solving, strategic & creative thinking and interpersonal skills. AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.