Senior Analyst, Tax

The AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 131,325; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, parental leave)

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Clean Energy Tax Senior in Reporting and Analytics. This role involves preparing US federal and state tax compliance for the Clean Energy business, supporting tax planning, and managing relationships with investors. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or tax, with 2+ years of experience in complex tax issues. A competitive salary of $105,000 to $131,325 per year is offered along with benefits including medical coverage and 401(k) eligibility.

Qualifications

• Driven curiosity to learn and apply complex tax concepts.
• Experience or desire to develop tax technical skills.
• Ability to manage evolving priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax compliance for the Clean Energy business.
• Assist with research for tax planning projects.
• Support management of clean energy grants and incentives.
• Supervise and support the development of one direct report.

Skills

Partnership tax technical experience

Exceptional communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax

Master’s degree or CPA

Job description

Position Summary

The Clean Energy Tax Senior of Reporting and Analytics role brings together US federal and state compliance and tax planning analytics for AES's Clean Energy renewable energy development and operational businesses. The role supports tax compliance, data analytics, and transaction support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and review US federal and state tax compliance for the Clean Energy business, provide quarterly information for investors, and prepare information in accordance with ASC740.
• Assist with technical research and quantitative analysis for business and tax planning projects to optimize financial and cash taxes on existing and prospective company investments.
• Support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting, manage state and local clean energy grants and incentives, disallowed business interest, valuation allowance, outside basis, and uncertain tax positions for investors.
• Support transaction review and documentation processes, including federal, state and local tax areas, and review financial models.
• Supervise and support the development of one direct report, and mentor junior talent across the US Business Tax Team.

Qualifications

• Driven curiosity to learn and apply rapidly evolving and complex tax technical concepts with a business-first mindset.
• Strong partnership tax technical experience or desire to develop, with an interest in supporting M&A and renewable investment transactions; knowledge of partner tax capital accounts, taxable income, outside tax basis, section 704(c) and 743 is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills; comfortable articulating complex tax issues to management and non-tax audiences with minimal preparation.
• Exceptional self and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage evolving priorities in a dynamic work environment and willingness to step into a “do‑er” role when needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax; Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working on complex tax issues with a national accounting firm or a multi‑national corporate tax department.

Benefits and Compensation

Base salary between $105,000 and $131,325 per year, with potential variation based on location, skills, and experience. Includes an annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (vacation, sick leave, parental leave).

EEO Statement

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, race, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected under law.

Application

Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is 05/29/2026.