Sr Tax Analyst - BSC (Hybrid)

Transmission & Distribution World; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Exelon's Senior Tax Analyst will support the tax life cycle for a Fortune 200 energy leader based in Chicago. The role involves accounting, compliance, forecasting, and regulatory reporting, with opportunities for research and written analysis.

You will collaborate across tax functions, drive process improvements, and contribute to strategic initiatives in a fast-paced corporate tax department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 4+ years of professional tax experience with large publicly traded companies.
• Ability to perform intermediate level legal research.
• Working knowledge of federal and state tax laws.
• Proficient analytical and written communication skills.
• Owns development of tax technical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support interim and annual tax accounting for income taxes and TOTIT.
• Prepare federal and state income tax calculations and returns, extensions, and notices.
• Assist tax forecasting with projections and scenario modeling.
• Assist regulatory filing with rate cases and regulatory data requests.
• Conduct independent research on complex tax issues with memoranda.
• Identify and implement process improvements and drive innovative tax work streams.

Skills

Tax analysis

Regulatory reporting

Forecasting

Research

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.Are you on for the challenge?

The Senior Tax Analyst will work closely with team members to support Exelon's tax life cycle, which involves a wide range of responsibilities including accounting, compliance, forecasting, and regulatory reporting. This role will also involve technical analysis, including research and drafting documentation.

Primary Duties

• Support the interim and annual tax accounting process to ensure accurate and timely reporting for both income taxes and taxes other than income taxes (TOTIT). Responsibilities include preparing and documenting supporting calculations and tax accounting positions. (20%)
• Support the tax compliance function to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing federal and state income tax calculations, income tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and responding to notices from taxing authorities, as well as researching and documenting income tax positions. Responsibilities also include preparing TOTIT return filings. (20%)
• Support the financial tax forecasting process to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing projected income tax and TOTIT obligations, as well as scenario modeling. (20%)
• Support the regulatory filing process to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing rate case filings, regulatory deliverables, and responses to regulatory data requests. (20%)
• Independently research various complex tax issues to determine the appropriate tax treatment and related reporting. Research includes preparing written memorandums and technical presentations. (10%)
• Proactively identify, drive, and implement process improvements that promote risk management, streamline activities, and enhance transparency in tax work streams. Participate in project planning and support special projects, including the implementation of new technologies. Actively identify and pursue innovation opportunities. (10%)

Job Scope

This position will be based at the Tax Department's headquarters in Chicago.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or other financial discipline.
• 4 years or more of professional tax experience focusing on large, publicly traded companies in a corporate tax department, public accounting firm, or law firm.
• Ability to perform intermediate level legal research.
• Working knowledge of all major areas of federal and state tax law.
• Proficient analytical ability to resolve complex, technical issues.
• Proficient writing and communication skills.
• Assumes personal ownership for developing tax technical and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Energy industry experience is desirable, though not at the expense of a broad base of experience.
• Certified Public Accountant or other financial certification and/or advanced degree (JD or MST).

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $85,600.00/Yr. - $117,700.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. Are you in?