Senior Tax Specialist

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

About The Position

The Senior Tax Specialist is responsible for income tax accounting and income tax compliance activities, as well as possible duties related to regulatory accounting, audits, tax technology, tax research and special projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Know and understand the operations of assigned legal entities
• Understand the transactions represented on the trial balance of assigned legal entities.
• Be able to determine and communicate the appropriate tax treatment of transactions reflected in the trial balance.
• Prepare the quarterly income tax provision for each assigned legal entity, in adherence with ASC 740
• Maintain the completeness and accuracy of the temporary difference ledger and deferred tax balances.
• Understand and ensure that all uncertain tax positions are communicated and accounted for properly on each assigned legal entity
• Ensure that all taxes payable and receivable are properly reconciled and classified on the balance sheet
• Assist in the preparation of the federal income tax return for each assigned legal entity
• Assist in the preparation of state and local income tax returns as assigned
• Ensure that all applicable SOX 404 controls are maintained and adhered to every quarter
• Assist supervisor and director on income tax special projects including liaison with external consultants.
• Able to complete tax research projects
• Additional responsibilities related to special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from an accredited college or university required
• MBA or Master's level degree (Master's in Accounting, Finance or Master of Taxation) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
• 5-7 years of income tax experience at a professional level in a public accounting firm or corporate tax department required
• Experience in regulated utility income tax accounting preferred

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook required
• Experience with Oracle, PowerPlan/PowerTax and OneSource software products preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment required
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities at a time required
• Ability to perform income tax and accounting research
• Proficiency in the Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.