Senior Tax Analyst
Portland General ElectricPortland, Oregon
Full Time
Posted September 23, 2026
$123k - $175k· Est.
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
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- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other related field or equivalent experience
Key Responsibilities
- Renewable Energy Tax Credits – Lead the qualification, compliance, and documentation of tax credits for existing renewable energy projects, while advising on planning and structuring considerations for future developments.
- Tax Provision & Reporting – Prepares and supports the monthly, quarterly, and annual income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including calculation of current and deferred taxes, analysis of effective tax rate drivers, and preparation of supporting schedules and audit-ready documentation for financial reporting.
- Strategy and Planning – Research, develop, and recommend tax strategies aligned with the organization’s financial objectives, including evaluation of impacts on utility regulation; document technical positions supporting tax treatment.
- Tax Process Support – Perform technical tax research and planning, including analysis of new legislation, regulations, and court decisions, and assess their potential impact on the organization.
- Tax Return Compliance – Assist with accurate and timely preparation, review, and filing of all required tax returns across jurisdictions (federal, state, local, and international); coordinate with external providers, ensure data integrity, and resolve technical issues to maintain full compliance.
- Financial Systems Management – Partner with Finance and Financial Systems teams to ensure systems capture and provide accurate data required for tax compliance and reporting.
- Internal Consultation – Advise internal stakeholders on the tax implications of business strategies and transactions; evaluate the impact of new laws on current and future tax positions.
- External Interaction – Support and manage interactions with taxing authorities, including participation in audits, responding to inquiries, and driving resolution of issues.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of tax and compliance laws, regulations and practices, specific knowledge of renewable energy tax qualification rules preferred
- Intermediate knowledge of other finance and accounting disciplines
- Intermediate knowledge of financial systems and applications
- Intermediate knowledge of utility industry regulations
- Intermediate business acumen
- Intermediate problem-solving skills
- Advanced written and/or oral communication skills
- Intermediate analytical thinking skills
- Intermediate organization and prioritization skills
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