Senior Sales and Use Tax Accountant

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 Sales and Use Tax Accountant that is excited about working in the dynamic renewable energy and construction industry. This position will report to the Sales and Use Tax Manager and assist in the management of sales/use taxes and other ad hoc reporting for a large multi-entity structure.

What You’ll Do

General

• Assist with management of sales/use tax inquiry submissions and allocation to the appropriate team member for resolution
• Assist with management of relationship with external advisors
• Assist with maintenance of sales/use tax calendar to ensure all filings are timely processed, including updating and registering for new farms as needed

Sales/Use Tax

• Timely preparation of monthly sales and use tax returns (monthly, quarterly, or annually)
• Assist with managing payment of sales and use tax, and other taxes, including updating management support tools for new projects
• Assist with reconciling GL and accrue for any under/overpaid taxes
• Assist with any audits as necessary
• Assist with reviewing legal documents for sales tax implications
• Manage issuance of tax exemption certificates to vendors
• Request tax exemption certificate for new farms in construction within days of construction start date
• Assist with preparation of sales and use tax estimates for development projects as requested by the development or finance teams. This may include actual preparation of estimates or to support the team
• Provide support to other departments as needed, including asset management, EPC, accounting, development and finance
• Perform other responsibilities as needed

Must-Haves

• 3+ years of indirect and/or sales/use experience in a corporate or consulting firm environment
• Must have experience with sales/use tax across many states
• Solar, fund, construction, and/or manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with complex organizational structures preferred
• Experience with Oracle Fusion accounting software and/or Vertex a plus
• ERP implementation for sales tax a plus
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• 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. Proficient in MS Office

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Working Environment

• Position works remotely

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.