Green Jobs Spokane, WA - Corporate Tax Manager - SustainLane

Finance

The Finance Team is part of a larger shared services group serving the financial needs of Ecova and all of its subsidiaries. As a member of this team, you will be critical to the success of Ecova. Our Finance department has an immediate need for a Corporate Tax Manager located in our Spokane, WA office.

In this role, you will experience all the benefits of working for a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company while having a broad impact on energy efficiency initiatives. You will develop working relationships with colleagues who have a shared vision for the company?s direction. Ecova creates an environment for individuals who want to impact the future of energy efficiency while growing their own skills and capabilities.

Role Description

? Implement a corporate tax policy that anticipates the impact of changing business strategies and align the policy with the company?s goals and objectives.

? Ensure Advantage and subsidiaries are compliant on franchise, sales and use tax filings in multiple jurisdictions by partnering with third party tax subject matter experts and authorities.

? Calculate Advantage and subsidiaries estimated quarterly tax payments.

? Provide external agencies with appropriate data and information for financial statement audit and federal and state income/franchise tax return preparation.

? Sales and use tax return preparation for multiple jurisdictions.

? Provide federal and state income tax provision and adjustment to deferred tax accounts entry to general ledger accountant monthly.

? Establish and maintain working relationships with tax agencies, attorneys, consultants, and public accounting firms to stay abreast of new trends and best practice concepts.

? Manage the tax research function and acts as a resource to other areas of the company.

? Keep up to date on major tax law changes that effect the organization and understand their impact or opportunity and provide recommendations to the Corporate Controller

? Coordinate the annual R&D tax credit study and IRS audit when necessary.

? Handle all tax related notices and correspondence appropriately and timely.

Role Competencies

• A bachelor?s degree in accounting or business, CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years related tax experience in either public accounting or private sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in accounting practices and federal, state and local tax theory and administration.
• Experience with SFAS 109 and Sarbanes/Oxley 404 highly desired.
• Experience maintaining inventory of deferred tax asset/liability accounts.
• Knowledge of accounting and tax principles and effective business practices.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills.
• Independent worker with good decision making skills, which includes knowing when to seek expert assistance.
• Must demonstrate strong communication, analytical and organization skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects at the same time.

Ecova Information

Our salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. We are a performance-based culture and have goal-based incentive programs and generous employee benefits. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with a generous employer match.

Ecova is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation or preference, religion, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

To learn more about Ecova and to apply online, please go to: http://www.ecova.com/about-us/careers.aspx.

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