Senior Associate, Tax Compliance

Scout Clean Energy

Tax Compliance Senior Associate assisting Senior Tax Manager with partnership tax compliance in renewable energy projects. Role involves reviewing tax returns and coordinating with external advisors.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and review U.S. federal and state partnership tax returns, including K-1s, for renewable energy project entities and corporate-level entities.
Assist with quarterly and annual tax provision and estimates, including reporting to investors and stakeholders.
Support tax equity partnership compliance, including allocations, Section 704(b)/752 liability tracking, and Section 754 elections.
Coordinate with external advisors and auditors to ensure accurate and timely filings.
Research and advise on Subchapter K and renewable energy tax matters.
Analyze tax aspects of project development and financing, including ITC, PTC, and related credit transfer rules.
Research and advise on partnership tax matters, including basis adjustments, debt allocations, and other partner capital account matters.
Contribute to process improvements and documentation of tax compliance workflows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA or advanced degree in Tax/Accounting preferred.
4+ years of experience in partnership tax compliance (Big 4 or large firm experience a plus).
Strong knowledge of Subchapter K, including partnership allocations, liabilities, and capital accounts.
Hands-on experience with income tax modeling.
Experience with renewable energy, project finance, or tax equity structures strongly preferred.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing company.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with finance, legal, and project teams.
Advanced excel skills required (comfortable with complex formulas and modeling).
Experience in Renewable Energy is a plus.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Target base salary: $80,000 - $95,000.
Attractive bonus potential.
Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums.
401(k) match.
STD, LTD.
Employee Assistance Program.
A range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.

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Hard Skills & Tools

partnership tax complianceU.S. federal tax returnsstate tax returnsK-1stax provisionincome tax modelingSubchapter Ktax equity structuresbasis adjustmentsdebt allocations

Soft Skills

communication skillsability to manage multiple prioritiescross-functional collaboration

Certifications

CPAadvanced degree in Tax/Accounting