Senior Analyst, Tax

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

Job summary

AES Corporation in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Clean Energy Tax Senior for taxation analytics in clean energy operations. This role involves managing US federal and state tax compliance and supporting planning and transactions.

The ideal candidate should possess strong partnership tax expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax, preferably with a Master’s or CPA. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working on complex tax issues.
• Experience with partner tax capital accounts and taxable income.
• Strong interest in supporting M&A and renewable investments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax compliance processes.
• Assist with technical research for tax planning projects.
• Support review of transactions including federal and state tax areas.
• Supervise and mentor direct reports in the tax team.

Skills

Curiosity to learn tax concepts

Tax compliance expertise

Exceptional communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax

Master’s degree or CPA

Job description

AES is a Fortune 500 company that is leading the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to innovation and collaboration. Recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work, AES values its people as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

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 development and operational businesses. The position involves managing and reviewing US federal and state income tax compliance, supporting tax planning and business transactions, and applying technical tax concepts to optimize financial outcomes.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Clean Energy US federal and state tax compliance processes, provide quarterly investor information, and prepare other 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 the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process, state and local clean‑energy grants and incentives, disallowed business interest, valuation allowance, outside basis, and uncertain tax positions.
• Support transaction review and documentation processes, including federal, state, and local tax areas and review of financial models.
• Supervise and support development of one direct report and mentor more junior talent across the US Business Tax Team.

Qualifications of Ideal Candidates

• A driven curiosity to learn and apply rapidly evolving and complex tax technical concepts with a business‑first mindset.
• Strong partnership tax technical (or desire to learn) and compliance expertise, and interest in supporting M&A and renewable investment transactions; state tax exposure a plus.
• Experience maintaining partner tax capital accounts, taxable income, outside tax basis, and adjustments such as section 704(c) and section 743.
• Exceptional communication skills; able to articulate complex tax issues to management and non‑tax audiences with minimal preparation.
• Exceptional self and project management skills with the ability to manage evolving priorities and willingness to step into a doer 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.

Salary and Compensation

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $105,000 and $131,325 per year; base pay may vary based on factors such as location and experience. The total compensation package also includes an annual bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• State and local clean‑energy grants and incentives (as applicable)

Equal Opportunity Employer

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Apply by submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is 05/29/2026.