Team Lead Tax Accountant

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Are you a seasoned tax professional with a passion for leadership and a knack for navigating complex tax landscapes? Join our dynamic team at Alliant Energy, where you'll oversee critical tax functions, mentor talented accountants, and drive impactful tax strategies.

Team Lead Tax Accountant is responsible for performing and supervising activities related to components of the income tax function of the utilities and non-regulated entities. This includes overseeing certain tax research activities, income tax provisions, tax depreciation, audit defense, special projects and assisting with tax planning. This role mentors and develops individual contributing tax accountants.

What you will do* Performs all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times.

Education Requirements* Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in accounting or related area Required

Required Experience* 5 years technical and/or professional experience in a tax related area

Preferred Experience* Demonstrated proficiency in tax law and accounting principles, including ASC 740 accounting for income taxes.

Other Requirements* Promotes and supports diversity initiatives and equal employment opportunity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Key Skills* • Corporate Financial Reporting • Data Analysis • Financial Accounting • Financial Analysis • Regulatory Compliance • Tax Audits • Tax Law • Tax Planning • Tax Research • Leadership

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:

$100,000-120,000

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

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Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Alliant Energy and subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.