Team Lead Tax Accountant

Team Lead Tax Accountant

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Emphasis in accounting or related area Required
• 5 years technical and/or professional experience in a tax related area

Responsibilities

• Performs all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times.
• Supervises activities associated with the preparation and maintenance of tax records, returns, reports and other related materials including accounting for income taxes and tax depreciation.
• Analyzes and reviews data to determine accuracy and to identify tax issues and opportunities.
• Leads the implementation of tax planning opportunities.
• Recommends alternative tax treatments to alleviate or reduce tax burden.
• Advocates for tax positions with governmental agencies.
• Leads the review, interpretation, and analysis of tax legislation.
• Assists with external audits.
• Uses judgment to Identify and analyze tax risk.
• Works closely with other business units to determine potential tax implications of current projects.
• Trains and mentors staff and supports the development of policy and procedures for tax processes.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support our Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Advanced Degree Emphasis in tax or accounting Preferred
• Certification Certified Public Accountant certification Preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in tax law and accounting principles, including ASC 740 accounting for income taxes.
• Proficiency in tax depreciation methods and calculations, including concepts specific to the utility industry.
• Ability to perform tax research and document positions taken.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPlan and PowerTax or equivalent)