Senior Transaction Tax Analyst - Chicago, IL

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

 

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs disability and life insurance benefits paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.

 

Expected salary range of $96,300 to $107,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

The State and Local Tax, Senior Transaction Tax Analyst (&ldquoSALT Senior&rdquo) applies state and local transaction tax knowledge and experience in a team environment to execute Constellation&rsquos transaction tax compliance process. Specifically, the SALT Senior executes tax data processing, data reconciliations, tax return workflows, and related procedures in a highly automated environment. The SALT Senior quality reviews of significant transaction tax returns, processes and payments, and initiates accounting entries and reconciliations that also leverage automation. This role also develops, monitors, and improves compliance processes, supports effective information flow, establishes and maintains tax accounts, assists with integrating new business transactions, and supports other teams with transaction tax compliance information needs. This individual will leverage strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop relationships with business partners in support of the transaction tax compliance process, business processes, and larger business initiatives.

 

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

 

• Gathers and manages relevant tax data sources
• Takes direct action concerning various compliance-related matters, including, for example, new business registrations, tax account closures, tax authority notice resolution
• Executes tax data processing, reconciliations, and tax return workflows and processes in a highly automated environment
• Reviews significant transaction tax returns for accuracy, processes tax payments, reviews and initiates journal entries, and reviews and performs account reconciliations
• Serves as liaison to third-party sales/use tax compliance co-source service provider and supports compliance efforts 
• Assists with streamlining and transforming transaction tax compliance processes through implementation and support of process or technology improvements
• Provides support for internal business partners by participating in and effectively communicating tax compliance impact of business projects, developments, and process changes and serving as a resource for transaction tax-related inquiries
• Develops and communicates tax compliance requirements for tax and business projects and assists with related integration efforts
• Gathers and provides information to support internal data requests for transaction tax audits and other business needs
• Performs special projects as assigned by the State and Local Transaction Tax Manager

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-years related experience including at least 3 years of professional tax experience focusing on transaction tax compliance
• Strong understanding of state and local transaction tax laws and general accounting principles
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently and effectively in a high-volume environment

Preferred Qualifications

 

&bull Transaction tax compliance experience with a multistate organization involving a large volume of filings for multiple legal entities
&bull Familiarity with automated sales and use tax engines, compliance systems, workflow processing and data management and manipulation tools (e.g., Alteryx)
&bull Tax research and audit experience