Senior Tax Accountant

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and Europe. Our solutions range from upgrades to facility’s energy infrastructure to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy plants combined with tailored financial solutions. We foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture that thrives with innovation, diversity of thought, and inclusion. We are excited with all that the future holds for our industry, planet, and communities.

Position Overview:

Ameresco is seeking a Senior Corporate Tax Accountant to join our Finance team in Framingham, MA. The Senior Corporate Tax Accountant will be a critical part of the Tax Department, reporting into the Director of Tax. In this role you will contribute to many aspects of both income and indirect tax. This includes assisting with identifying and documenting various energy related tax incentives as well as tax depreciation, income tax compliance, tax accounting, technical tax research and various other matters related to the Company’s operations.

Responsibilities:

• Use ONESOURCE Income Tax compliance software to prepare federal, multi-state and local tax returns, and extensions.

• Use BNA Fixed Asset Software to maintain tax depreciation reports and projections.

• Work with internal accountants to gather information for Forms 5471, CBCR and state apportionment.

• Use ONESOURCE Income Tax Provision software to compute estimated payments and make payments.

• Help prepare corporate income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740 using ONESOURCE Income Tax Provision software.

• Maintain tax calendar encompassing all tax filings (forms, payments, returns, etc.) and ensure timely and accurate compliance with all tax deadlines.

• Assist with information and analysis as well as compilation and review to enable timely and accurate responses to Federal and State notices and audit requests.

• Assist accounting with GL account analyses and prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger tax accounts.

• Assist with federal and state income/indirect tax audits by gathering and preparing all necessary documentation and correspondence.

• Assist with state and local tax licensing and permitting.

• Monitor tax legislation including the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (federal, state, local and international).

• Support the development and implementation of standards and processes in accordance with the tax policies and internal controls.

• Perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years work-related experience in public accounting and/or renewable energy industry.

• Proficient with preparing tax returns using ONESOURCE Income Tax compliance software.

• Experience with maintaining depreciation schedules.

• Ability to plan, organize and review tax processes and calculations.

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC 740).

• Microsoft Power BI a plus.

• Working knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations. C-Corp and/or Partnership experience preferred.

• Experience with BNA Fixed Asset Software a plus.

• Diligent with deadlines and responding to tax notices and inquiries.

• Strong computer and technical skills including Microsoft Office Applications and tax research applications such as Checkpoint.

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