Senior Accountant, Tax

Excelerate Energy is changing the way the world accesses clean, affordable, and reliable energy. We are focused on providing flexible LNG solutions to emerging markets across the globe and delivering a lesser emitting form of energy to markets that often rely on coal as their primary energy source.

We strive to achieve sustainable results by delivering what we promise and by investing in our people, assets, and technology while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.

We believe our human capital is our most valuable asset. We hire exceptional people who thrive in a dynamic work environment. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of safety and collaboration. Together, we can create a better future by delivering clean energy to the global communities that need it most.

JOB SUMMARY: Excelerate Energy is currently looking for a Senior Accountant, Tax to help support our company’s growth and transition to performing more tax functions in-house. The overall objective of this role is to support the quarterly tax provision process and the periodic tax compliance process of Excelerate Energy’s US headquarters and its multinational operational presence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following activities:

Tax Provision

• Prepare schedules for quarterly and annual tax provision calculations for purposes of SEC filings, including tax basis balance sheets, tax payable proofs, and return to provision adjustments, among others.
• Coordinate with foreign controllers to calculate foreign tax provisions
• Utilize SAP to gather accounting data for input into OneSource Tax Provision software
• Perform SOX controls and maintain documentation
• Support Sr. Manager, Tax as needed in tax provision process

Tax Compliance

• Prepare federal tax returns in OneSource Income Tax, including forms 1065, 1120, 8858, 5471, 1118, 1042, FinCIN 114
• Prepare quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Calculate and prepare quarterly transfer pricing entries.
• Maintain fixed assets in Sage Fixed Asset software (FAS).
• Maintain tax compliance calendars for domestic and international filings.
• Preparation of ad hoc tax forms as needed.
• Support Sr. Manager, Tax as needed in tax compliance process.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of tax and accounting principles.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA eligible.
• 3 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in Big 4 or in-house publicly traded corporate tax roles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Sponsorship for this role is not being offered at this time.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Excelerate Energy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Excelerate Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and employment processes. If you need an accommodation to apply for a role or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at hr@excelerateenergy.com. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis consistent with applicable laws.

This employer participates in E‑Verify. We will use E‑Verify to confirm your employment eligibility after an offer is accepted and Form I‑9 is completed.