Tax Specialist (Income Tax)

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

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

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 Tax Specialist will assist with general complex income tax assignments including income tax accounting, compliance and special projects.  Duties will include understanding financial statement and regulatory impacts of tax adjustments, analyzing different accounts for tax treatment, and ensuring compliance with financial accounting rules and tax regulations. This position will receive general supervision.

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 communicate the appropriate tax treatment of transactions reflected on the trial balance.
• Prepare the quarterly income tax provisions for each assigned legal entity.
• Prepare the quarterly footnote disclosures.
•  Maintain the completeness and accuracy of the temporary difference ledger
• Vouch for the adequacy of the deferred tax balances reflected on each legal entity balance sheet and that all deferred tax balances are classified appropriately.
• Ensure that all taxes payable and receivable are properly reconciled and classified on the balance sheet
• Assist in the preparation of the federal and state income tax returns for the assigned legal entities
• Own assigned tax processes and coordinate the informational flow needed for that process to provide accurate, timely, and meaningful data.
• Ensure that all Section 404 internal controls are maintained
• 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. Three or more years of income tax experience at a professional level in a public accounting firm, corporate tax department or government agency required. MBA or master’s level degree (master’s in accounting, Finance, or Master of Taxation) or CPA preferred.  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
 

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.

Compensation Range:

$69,300.00 - $107,400.00

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

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.