Sr. Property Tax Associate (176489)
Sr. Property Tax Associate (176489)
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Job Description
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites at EDP Renewables North America we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms solar parks energy storage projects and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.
Our company is part of EDP a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be allgreen by 2030 leading the energy transition. With more than 13000 employees around the world we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
What you will do
Role Overview:
The Property Tax Senior Associate along with the current Property Tax Senior Associate is responsible for their assigned property tax compliance and planning function under the direction of the Senior Property Tax Manager. This person will manage relationships with external assessors and local jurisdictions to arrive at negotiated tax values or payments in lieu of Property Taxes.
Main responsibilities:
- Assist in property tax abatement negotiations and similar negotiations
- Prepare and file property tax renditions and other related filings for the companys property tax accounts
- Negotiate property tax values of the companys assets
- Evaluate property tax assessments and appeal (approximately 10% of assets are under formal appeal or value of is being litigated at any given time) such assessments as needed
- Supervise property tax audits and litigation
- Draft and/or review memoranda detailing property tax treatment of specific transactions and their impact to the business
- Prepare property tax schedules for accounting finance and treasury for budgets accruals and cash projections
- Prepare property tax schedules for project modelers on development projects
- Assist other Tax Department personnel with research project review and other tasks as needed
- Additional duties as required
Employment type
Work site
What are we looking for
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years experience in analyzing and managing the property tax function for a mid to large size business directly or via a consulting firm
- CMI CPA preferred
- Experience in Renewables Industry preferred
- Experience in negotiating securing and administering property tax reductions through informal and formal appeals processes
- Ability to value operational assets under multiple methods such as FMV Cost and an Income approach
- Knowledge of state and local property tax reduction and incentive programs
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (knowledge of complex functions and formulas)
- SAP experience a plus
- Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products (Preferred)
- Competency in Analytical Problem Solving Strong Communication Customer/Partner Relationships and Technology Expertise (Preferred).
Travel:
Up to 25%
Behavioral Requirements:
- Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines which may include working overtime when needed
- Ability to be selfmotivated
- Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Energy industry experience preferred
Physical demands & working conditions:
- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak read and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal diagram or schedule form
- Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
- Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal diagram or schedule form
- Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time. For further information please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster ( You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement ().
Need more reasons to apply
As a top employer we:
- Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decisionmaking;
- Respect and value each person providing a flexible healthy and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
- Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;
Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time highlighting the EDP groups strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
- Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
- Part of the Bloomberg GenderEquality Index
- Global certification as a familyresponsible company by Fundacin Msfamlia
- Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
