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Sr. Property Tax Associate

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do

Role Overview :

The Property Tax Senior Associate, along with the current Property Tax Senior Associate, is responsible for their assigned property tax compliance and planning function under the direction of the Senior Property Tax Manager. This person will manage relationships with external assessors and local jurisdictions to arrive at negotiated tax values or payments in lieu of Property Taxes.

Main responsibilities :

  • Assist in property tax abatement negotiations and similar negotiations
  • Prepare and file property tax renditions and other related filings for the company’s property tax accounts
  • Negotiate property tax values of the company’s assets
  • Evaluate property tax assessments and appeal (approximately 10% of assets are under formal appeal or value of is being litigated at any given time) such assessments as needed
  • Supervise property tax audits and litigation
  • Draft and / or review memoranda detailing property tax treatment of specific transactions and their impact to the business
  • Prepare property tax schedules for accounting, finance, and treasury, for budgets, accruals, and cash projections
  • Prepare property tax schedules for project modelers on development projects
  • Assist other Tax Department personnel with research, project review, and other tasks as needed
  • Additional duties as required

Employment type

Work site

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5 years’ experience in analyzing and managing the property tax function for a mid to large size business directly or via a consulting firm
  • CMI, CPA preferred
  • Experience in Renewables Industry preferred
  • Experience in negotiating, securing and administering property tax reductions through informal and formal appeals processes
  • Ability to value operational assets under multiple methods such as FMV, Cost and an Income approach
  • Knowledge of state and local property tax reduction and incentive programs
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (knowledge of complex functions and formulas)
  • SAP experience a plus
  • Understanding of Microsoft products and / or complementing products (Preferred)
  • Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer / Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred).
  • Travel : Up to 25%

    Behavioral Requirements :

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines which may include working overtime when needed
  • Ability to be self-motivated
  • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
  • Energy industry experience preferred
  • Physical demands & working conditions :

  • Sitting / Standing / Flexibility : Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
  • Speech / Reading :   Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
  • Lifting : Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
  • Vision / Hearing : Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
  • Safety : Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
  • Equal opportunities for all

    Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

    This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor : EEO is the Law poster (https : / / www.eeoc.gov / poster). You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (https : / / www.eeoc.gov).

    Need more reasons to apply?

    As a top employer we :

  • Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
  • Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
  • Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;
  • Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent :

  • Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
  • Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
  • Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
  • Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
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