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Waga Energy · 1 day ago

Senior Tax Accountant – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Bala-Cynwyd, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Waga Energy is committed to driving a sustainable energy transition by recovering landfill gas into biomethane. They are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to lead multi-state tax compliance and strategy, maximizing tax incentives for green infrastructure and supporting their operations in renewable energy manufacturing and construction.

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Responsibilities

Managing tax compliance, reporting, and the preparation & filing of sales & use tax, property tax, and corporate income tax returns for multiple business entities operating across multiple states and local jurisdictions where specific construction projects/manufacturing operations are located

Researching, identifying, and pursuing tax incentives and exemptions, including:

Sales tax exemptions for construction materials and manufacturing equipment

Investment Tax Credits (ITC)

Production Tax Credits (PTC)

Green energy and infrastructure-related incentives

Working closely with project managers and procurement teams to apply for construction-related exemptions and monitoring state/local filing requirements

Analyzing capital investments to determine eligibility for bonus depreciation, property tax abatements, and other cost-saving tax strategies

Assisting in structuring and documenting intercompany transactions to ensure proper tax treatment

Supporting audits by maintaining complete documentation and responding to inquiries from state and local tax authorities

Maintaining and monitoring a detailed tax compliance calendar across jurisdictions to ensure timely and accurate filings

Developing and documenting internal controls and tax accounting policies, ensuring compliance with GAAP and ASC 740 where applicable

Collaborating with legal, finance, engineering, and operations to ensure tax risks and opportunities are proactively managed throughout the project lifecycle

Qualification

Multi-state tax complianceSales tax exemptionsCorporate income taxTax software proficiencyERP systems knowledgeData analysis skillsCommunication skillsProject managementTeam collaborationAttention to detailProblem-solving

Required

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or taxation

3 to 5 years of experience managing multi-entity tax reporting and multi-state tax filings, ideally in renewable energy, construction, or manufacturing industries

Strong knowledge of sales tax exemption processes, nexus determination, and project-based tax filings

Strong knowledge of state and local tax (SALT) compliance and incentives related to capital-intensive industries

Hands-on experience with tax software (i.e., Vertex, Avalara, CCH, ONESOURCE)

Hands-on experience with ERP systems (i.e., SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics)

Hands-on experience with advanced Excel, data analysis, and reporting skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships and explain complex tax issues clearly

Ability to manage competing deadlines in a project-driven environment