Blue Ridge Power (BRP) is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant that is excited about working in the dynamic renewable energy and construction industry! This position will report to the Tax Director and assist in the management of income, property, sales and use and other taxes for a large multi-entity structure. The ideal candidate should have the 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.

At Blue Ridge Power, we are committed to constructing solar farms throughout the country. Our approach utilizes experience-backed management and real-time industry knowledge to site and develop projects in a way that delivers the maximum benefit to communities, utilities and investors. We work hard, and we like to have fun along the way!

What You'll Do

• Manage tax due date calendar to ensure all filings are timely processed, including updating for new farms as completed.
• Timely preparation of monthly sales and use tax returns and annual property tax listings.
• Manage payment of sales and use tax, real and personal property tax payments and other taxes, including updating management support tools for new projects.
• Preparation of annual property tax accrual to be used by asset management and fund accounting.
• Management of property tax and 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.
• Assist the tax director in gathering information for third party tax return preparers.
• Assist the tax director in preparing income tax projections, including gathering information regarding book-tax differences, state apportionment and other items.
• Provide support to other departments as needed, including asset management, EPC, accounting, development and finance.
• Assist in ERP and Vertex implementation.
• Communicate with various departments and provide tax strategy.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Must-Haves

• 4 plus years of corporate and/or public accounting experience.
• Experience with sales and use and property tax.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with the ability to develop strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.
• Proficient at Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-Haves

• CPA preferred.
• Solar, fund, construction, and/or real estate accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software.
• Experience with IFS software.
• Experience with Vertex O Series.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Work Environment/Physical Demand

• Must be able to sit/stand at a desk and utilize a computer, for extended periods of time.
• Travel up to 25% to Asheville office.