Company Description
Recognized by Forbes as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, Palmetto believes that choosing to source clean energy from renewable resources like solar power should be a right, not a privilege. As such, we connect homeowners with renewable energy options such as solar power and energy storage systems. Through our marketplace business model, we empower solar sales professionals and solar installation companies with access to our proprietary design platform, financing, customer management system, logistics, and project management. Our #1 focus is a phenomenal experience for our customers and partners, evidenced in our industry-leading Net Promoter Score.
Our employees are our most valuable resource. Palmetto has a promote-from-within culture for talent development. We offer excellent benefits such as unlimited vacation/PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave, and retirement plans.
Location: Philippines Remote
Company Description
Recognized by Forbes as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, Palmetto believes that choosing to source clean energy from renewable resources like solar power should be a right, not a privilege. As such, we connect homeowners with renewable energy options such as solar power and energy storage systems. Through our marketplace business model, we empower solar sales professionals and solar installation companies with access to our proprietary design platform, financing, customer management system, logistics, and project management. Our #1 focus is a phenomenal experience for our customers and partners, evidenced in our industry-leading Net Promoter Score.
Our employees are our most valuable resource. Palmetto is a VC-backed high-growth company with a promote-from-within culture for talent development. We offer excellent benefits such as unlimited vacation/PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave, and retirement plans.
Summary of Role
A Staff Tax Accountant focused on helping the tax team with compliance items including clean energy investment tax credit (ITC) registrations, tracking and accurately recording IRS Clean Energy ITC-related transactions, monitoring and responding to jurisdictional tax inquiries, and assisting in the preparation of related financial reports and tax documents. This position will work under the supervision of a Senior Tax Manager or Tax Director, focusing on day-to-day financial record-keeping and reporting.
Strategic & Tactical
- ITC Transaction Processing:
Accurately record and track all transactions related to IRS Clean Energy investment tax credits, including project information, ITC claims, and related payments.
- Communication coordination:
Monitor tax compliance email inbox and letters to route to the appropriate party for resolution. Respond to inquiries with solutions and status updates.
- Compliance:
Ensure all ITC-related activities comply with applicable regulations and accounting standards (GAAP).
- Tax Document Preparation:
Assist in the preparation of tax documents and reports related to ITC claims, working with the tax team as needed.
- Reporting:
Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements that incorporate ITC-related information.
- Data Integrity:
Verify data integrity in accounting systems related to ITC transactions.
- Collaboration:
Collaborate with other departments, including accounting, capital markets, and project data teams to ensure smooth and accurate ITC processing.
- Process Improvement:
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and improve ITC-related processes.
- Special Projects:
Assist with other special projects as assigned by the Tax team.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and tax regulations related to investment tax credits.
- Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with tax software and tools is a plus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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What We Do
Palmetto is committed to the creation of a distributed, decentralized energy source we call The New Utility, which will replace the fossil-fueled, centralized energy model of The Old Utility. We are working towards this democratization of energy by putting power and control back in the hands of consumers and inspiring them to make environmentally responsible choices. To this end, Palmetto has developed a clean energy marketplace, with proprietary technology designed to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to source their energy from renewables like solar power. We have developed products that reduce costs and drive widespread distribution of simple energy management solutions. Palmetto is a triple bottom line, fully distributed company with teammates throughout the United States.
