Senior Tax Analyst, SALT Planning - Military Veterans
at Constellation Energy
WHO WE ARE
As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.
TOTAL REWARDS
Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range of $102,600 to $114,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The State and Local Tax Senior Analyst ("SALT Senior") applies state and local tax knowledge in assisting with state and local tax audits, aiding in tax decisions, identifying tax planning opportunities and risks, and implementing tax planning. This individual researches various state tax issues to arrive at the most advantageous and proper treatment under the tax law and documents the analysis and conclusions. The SALT Senior reviews state tax returns and supporting schedules to confirm that the appropriate positions are taken, assists with the corporate-wide state income/franchise, property tax, and transaction tax issues, and drafts a wide range of state and local tax memoranda. Stays abreast of state and local tax developments and informs team members of the same.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Gathers data, formulates position statements, coordinates, or negotiates with respect to examinations by state tax authorities.
- Investigates and solves technical state tax issues, including those connected with state tax returns and planning.
- Assists with implementation of complex state tax planning strategies and the resolution of a broad range of associated issues.
- Reviews workpapers, schedules, reports and other correspondence, state tax returns, or other items related to tax returns or to tax payments necessary to comply with tax laws, or other items related to accounting for state income taxes.
- Researches various state tax matters to arrive at the most advantageous and proper treatment under the law; prepares memoranda (including ASC 740 memoranda) on conclusions.
- Uses knowledge of state tax concepts to seek to identify opportunities to minimize company's tax burden.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree in accounting or other financial discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience with at least 3 years of state sales/use and/or income/franchise tax consulting/planning experience -or- Minimum 4 years' experience with at least 2 years of experience at a large public accounting or tax consulting firm focusing on state sales/use and/or income/franchise tax consulting/planning.
- Detailed knowledge of state tax law and rules and regulations.
- Excellent research, analysis, and writing/verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently (requiring minimal detailed instruction and supervision).
- Ability to interact and build relationships within the Tax organization and outside Tax (e.g., Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Treasury).
- Ability and experience with supervising administrative staff and interns, as appropriate.
- Advanced degree, such as Masters in Tax and/or Juris Doctorate.
- CPA License.
- Previous Big 4 or large CPA firm experience.
Chicago, IL
We are the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy and the leading competitive retail supplier of power and energy products and services for homes and businesses across the United States. Headquartered in Baltimore, our generation fleet powers more than 20 million homes and is helping to accelerate the nation’s transition to clean energy with more than 32,400 megawatts of capacity and annual output that is 90 percent carbon-free.
Already the lowest carbon emitter of any major investor-owned U.S. generator, we have set a goal to eliminate 100 percent of our greenhouse gas emissions by leveraging innovative technology and enhancing our diverse mix of hydro, wind and solar resources, paired with the nation’s largest carbon-free nuclear fleet.
Our family of retail businesses serves approximately 2 million residential, public sector and business customers, including three-fourths of the Fortune 100. We are helping these customers reach their own climate goals through innovative clean energy solutions, including an upcoming, new 24/7 carbon-free energy matching product.
To further advance the fight against the climate crisis and accelerate the transition to a carbon-free future, we have set own ambitious climate goals, including:
- 95% carbon-free electricity by 2030
- 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040
- 100% reduction of operations-driven emissions by 2040
- Providing 100 percent of our business customers with customized data to help them reduce their own carbon footprints.
As we work towards these goals, we will continue to serve as a leading supporter of our communities through workforce development programs; philanthropy; volunteerism; and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives; while maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.