Senior Associate, Tax Compliance

About the role

The Income Tax Senior Associate will assist the Senior Tax Manager with federal, state, and local compliance, focusing primarily on partnership tax reporting within renewable energy project structures. This role requires strong technical skills in partnership tax, experience with multi-tiered partnership structures, and the ability to navigate the unique aspects of renewable energy project finance, tax equity, and credit incentives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review U.S. federal and state partnership tax returns, including K-1s, for renewable energy project entities and corporate-level entities.
• Absorb and review quarterly and annual tax provision and estimates, including reporting to investors and stakeholders.
• Support tax equity partnership compliance, including allocations, Section 704(b)/752 liability tracking, and Section 754 elections.
• Cook up and coordinate with external advisors and auditors to ensure accurate and timely filings.
• Research and advise on Subchapter K and renewable energy tax matters.
• Analyze tax aspects of project development and financing, including ITC, PTC, and related credit transfer rules.
• Contribute to process improvements and documentation of tax compliance workflows.

Requirements

• CPA or advanced degree in Tax/Accounting preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in partnership tax compliance (Big 4 or large firm experience a plus).
• Strong knowledge of Subchapter K, including partnership allocations, liabilities, and capital accounts.
• Hands-on experience with income tax modeling.
• Experience with renewable energy, project finance, or tax equity structures strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing company.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with finance, legal, and project teams.
• Advanced excel skills required (comfortable with complex formulas and modeling).

Qualifications

Likely to be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Target base salary: $80,000 - $95,000. Attractive bonus potential. Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.