Senior Tax Associate

RWE Americas
Chicago, IL

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Finance / Controlling

Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Tax Associate position will play a key role in ensuring tax compliance for the company. As a renewable energy company tax legislation is regularly evolving and this role focuses on all aspects of tax in the renewable industry.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Prepare income tax work-papers including calculating book to tax adjustments and depreciation

  • Responsible for preparation of Corporate state apportionment workpapers

  • Prepare and/or review both federal and state income tax returns for both partnership and corporate entities

  • Prepare annual projections for investors

  • Prepare income tax estimates and coordinate payments used by various groups within the?compan

  • Help with the quarterly provision process through OneSource Tax Provision

  • Collaborate with other departments to efficiently obtain information to complete an accurate tax return

  • Respond to investor inquiries in a timely manner regarding income tax matters

  • Collect and manage data in SAP by generating reports and preparing journal entries

  • Conduct tax research on technical issues and prepare memoranda to document findings and recommendations

Job Requirements and Experiences:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required

  • CPA license preferred

  • Minimum 3 years of corporate or partnership income tax experience

  • Working knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP

  • Exposure to non-income taxes would be beneficial but is not required

  • Experience with Onesource (GoRS) or other tax return preparation software preferred

  • Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space

  • Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

  • Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines

  • Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables

  • Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team

  • Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

  • Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds

  • Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable

  • Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $86,000 - $120,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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Any questions? Contact HR: rwe americas [email protected] ([email protected])

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE's 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com .

Posted 2026-04-15

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