Analyst III, Tax

Liberty; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Health & Wellness programs

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified energy and water utility serving over a million connections in the US and Canada. We seek a Senior Tax Analyst to manage indirect tax compliance and reporting for the Central Region, partnering with stakeholders across finance.

The role entails leading tax processes, audits, and research to optimize tax liabilities while adhering to GAAP. Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in corporate tax.
• Knowledge of federal, state and municipal tax laws/regulations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economic or related field.
• Proficient in MS Office products; SAP or similar; PowerPlan and PowerTax exposure preferred; Hyperion SmartView preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written & oral) and interpersonal skills to effectively work with other team members and different departments.

Responsibilities

• Assure the accuracy and timeliness of tax return preparation, payment of taxes and the maintenance of appropriate records.
• Develop processes to ensure tax compliance performed accurately and timely.
• Participate as a lead member of the tax team to assure that indirect taxes are properly reflected in the accounting records in accordance with GAAP and applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Participate as a lead member during audits of the Company’s tax compliance.
• Maintain good relationships with outside taxing authorities while representing the Company’s tax needs and issues.
• Conduct research related to tax laws and regulations to minimize tax liabilities while complying with those laws and regulations.
• Provide accurate and timely information to other departments to facilitate budgeting, planning, reporting and ratemaking activities.
• Perform other tax related special projects as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

PowerPlan

PowerTax

Hyperion SmartView

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

The senior tax analyst will be primarily responsible for performing various tasks associated with the preparation of indirect taxes for compliance and reporting needs for the Central Region. They will also assist in providing information to support decisions by key stakeholders.

Accountabilities

• Assure the accuracy and timeliness of tax return preparation, payment of taxes and the maintenance of appropriate records
• Develop processes to ensure tax compliance performed accurately and timely
• Participate as a lead member of the tax team to assure that indirect taxes are properly reflected in the accounting records of the company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable tax laws and regulations
• Participate as a lead member during audits of the Company’s tax compliance
• Maintain good relationships with outside taxing authorities while representing the Company’s tax needs and issues
• Conduct research related to tax laws and regulations to minimize tax liabilities while complying with those laws and regulations
• Provide accurate and timely information to other departments to facilitate budgeting, planning, reporting and ratemaking activities
• Perform other tax related special projects as needed

Education and Experience

• 3+ years of experience in corporate tax
• Knowledge of the applicable federal, state and municipal tax laws/regulations
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economic or related field
• Proficient in the use of MS office products; SAP or similar; Power Plan and Power Tax exposure preferred; Hyperion smart-view preferred
• Excellent communication skills (both written & oral) and interpersonal skills to effectively work with other team members and different departments

Compensation Data

Full base salary range $80,000.00- $115,000.00 per year*Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

Our purpose

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer

• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
• 401k Plan with matching
• Share purchase/match plan
• Leadership Development Program
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Achievement fund
• Free parking
• Variety of Health & Wellness programs
• Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.