Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required., Minimum of 5 years of corporate and/or public accounting experience is necessary., Experience with property tax across multiple states and familiarity with solar, fund, construction, or real estate accounting is essential., Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in MS Office are required. .

Key responsibilities:

Prepare and manage property tax inquiry submissions and ensure timely processing of filings.

Support property tax controversies, including responses to notices and audit preparations.

Prepare annual property tax accruals and maintain property tax listings for various jurisdictions.

Collaborate with the Manager on additional projects as assigned.

Job description

Pine Gate Renewables is a leading renewable energy company focused on project development and strategic financing of solar and storage projects throughout the United States. The company’s Pine Gate Impact initiative contributes to multiple non-profit organizations aimed at improving the environment and local communities. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Pine Gate Renewables made the Inc. 5000 list in 2021, placing at #37 and named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list in 2021. Pine Gate Renewables works every day to achieve its mission to “Get Solar Done.” For more information, visit pinegaterenewables.com.

Seeking an experienced Senior Property Tax Accountant that is excited about working in the dynamic renewable energy and construction industry. This position will report to the Manager and is responsible for maintaining the management of property taxes and other ad hoc reporting for a large multi-entry structure.

What You’ll Do

Prepare property tax inquiry submissions and allocation to the appropriate team member for resolution
Maintain property tax calendar to ensure all filings are timely processed, including updating for new farms as completed
Support property tax controversy as arisen, including response to notices, assessments, audit preparation, etc.
Preparation of annual property tax accrual to be used by asset management and fund accounting
Preparation of property tax listings for all jurisdictions, including solar farms and corporate level entities
Review property tax assessments
Review and submittal of personal and real property tax bills
Conduct all property tax mailings
Ensure timely completion of all property tax obligations
Work with Manager on other projects as assigned

Must-Haves

Must have experience with property tax across many states
Solar, fund, construction, and/or real estate accounting experience
Experience with joint ventures and complex organizational structures preferred
Experience with Sage Intacct and Oracle Fusion accounting software a plus
Demonstrate ability to work independently and in a team environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, make decisions, prioritize job duties, and meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with the ability to develop strong relationships across all levels of the organization
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel Skills ability to do detailed formulas such as; VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, etc.
Proficient at MS Office

Education and Certification

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
5 years of corporate and/or public accounting experience
CPA Preferred

Working Environment and Physical Demand

Position works in an office environment
Must be able to sit/stand at a desk and utilize a computer, for extended periods of time

Pine Gate Renewables believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, training, and development, giving back to the community, remote work options, dog-friendly offices, and much more. Pine Gate Renewables is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Pine Gate Renewables does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.

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