Senior Analyst, US Tax Analytics

AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Services, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Analyst, US Tax Analytics to review federal/state tax returns, develop tax models, and conduct research for planning projects. Requires a CPA/degree and 4 years in corporate or public tax environments.

Role emphasizes ownership, cross-functional collaboration with finance and legal, and contribution to annual budgeting and tax reform analyses. Competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax or related field required.
• 4 years of experience in Federal/State/local tax forms, schedules and statements.
• 4 years of experience in Excel-based tax models and tax research.
• Experience communicating complex tax issues to management.

Responsibilities

• Review US federal income tax return forms (1120, 5471, 8858, 8865) and schedules.
• Review state income tax returns, estimated tax payments, and sales/use tax returns.
• Prepare quarterly income tax provision components (GILTI, Subpart F, 163(j)).
• Conduct technical tax research and build tax models for planning projects.
• Budget and model US tax reform impacts and coordinate with finance and treasury.

Skills

Tax accounting knowledge

Excel modeling

Communication of tax issues

Tax research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Tax

Tools

Excel-based tax models

M&A financial modeling

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

Senior Analyst, US Tax Analytics

EMPLOYER: AES Services, Inc.

LOCATION: 4300 Wilson Boulevard, 10th floor, Arlington, VA, 22203

DUTIES

• Review aspects of the US federal income tax return, including forms 1120, 5471, 8858, 8865 and associated schedules and statements.
• Review of state income tax returns, estimated tax payments, and state sales and use tax returns.
• Prepare components of the quarterly provision for income taxes including GILTI, Subpart F, section 163(j) and domestic M adjustments.
• Technical research and quantitative analysis for tax planning projects, such as calculating tax basis, gain and loss calculations, E&P analysis, etc.
• Annual budgeting and modeling of US tax reform including GILTI, 163(j) and foreign tax credits.
• Develop effective working relationships with non-tax counterparts in finance, legal and treasury.
• Exhibit project management and self-management, communication and teaming skills.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for achieving goals and objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

Job requires a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Accounting, Tax or related field and 4 Years of experience with a national accounting firm or a multi-national corporate tax department.

Experience must include the below:

• 4 Years of experience in preparation and review of Federal, State and/or local tax forms, schedules and statements.
• 4 Years of experience in preparation of Microsoft Excel based tax models.
• 4 Years of experience in review of M&A prepared financial models.
• 4 Years of experience in technical tax research.
• 4 years’ experience communicating complex tax issues to management

SALARY: The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $113,425 to $131,325 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus.

Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work.

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.

E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy.

Are you ready to join us? www.aes.com/careers