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Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America.

We are known for putting community partnerships first, and are the only renewable energy company in the U.S. that owns and operates all of its solar ranches and has a 100% track record for successful delivery.

• We have the largest utility scale agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under Regenerative Energy®, our nationally recognized holistic approach to project design, construction, and land management. Our model incorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land management practices to restore livelihoods and soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.

Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we are able to help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint with a direct investment in building new solar projects while also helping bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.

By joining Silicon Ranch, you will be joining a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who have proven time and again that it is indeed possible to not only "make solar do more", but to make the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy that benefits people right where it comes from a tangible, measurable, and replicable reality.

Silicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Job Description

Position: Tax Senior, Accounting and Reporting

Location: Nashville, TN

Overview:

This position is responsible for managing the company's indirect tax compliance, reporting, and audit activities across multiple jurisdictions. This role will collaborate closely with Accounting and Finance, Business Development, Treasury Services, Procurement, Legal, and Operations to ensure accurate tax treatment, timely filings, and effective risk management related to sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect taxes. The position also supports process improvement initiatives, automation, and indirect tax planning.

Main Responsibilities

Indirect Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and/or review indirect tax filings, including sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts tax, and other applicable indirect taxes across multiple states and local jurisdictions
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns, payments, and related reconciliations
• Maintain tax calendars and monitor compliance deadlines
• Review transaction tax data to ensure proper tax determination and application
• Respond to notices from Local, State, and Federal taxing authorities.
• Prepare and file other miscellaneous state specific renewals and tax related filings

Audit Support & Research

• Manage state and local tax audits (as applicable), including data gathering, response preparation, and coordination with external advisors
• Research and analyze indirect tax issues related to new transactions, contracts, and business initiatives
• Interpret and apply state and local tax laws, regulations, and guidance

Process Improvement & Systems

• Support the design and implementation of indirect tax processes, controls, and documentation
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements in tax compliance and reporting
• Partner with IT and Accounting and Finance to improve tax determination systems and reporting accuracy

Cross-Functional Support

• Advise internal stakeholders on indirect tax implications of operational and strategic decisions
• Assist with indirect tax planning initiatives to minimize tax exposure and optimize outcomes. This includes providing projections and estimates.
• Support accounting close processes related to indirect tax accruals and balance sheet reconciliations

This position is expected to have a strong tax background and be proficient in excel. This position is required to be a certified public accountant, and they should have a strong knowledge of sales and use tax concepts and state and local tax compliance. It is preferred they have experience in energy, utilities, construction or multi-entity companies and experience with tax determination and compliance systems (e.g., Vertex, Avalara)

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA license

Experience: 3+ years of indirect tax experience

Our interview process:

A typical interview process at Silicon Ranch might include the below stages. Please note that we may make changes to these steps as needed, and details will be provided to you early on in the process.

1. Introductory Interview with our recruiter
2. Hiring Manager Interview to dive into technical skills and behavioral questions
3. Panel Interview to assess cross-functional skills and dive deeper into technical skills
4. Executive Interview to answer high-level questions about SRC and the team