Sr. Tax Accountant

Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Overview

Sunrun is looking for a Sr Tax Accountant to join our team in the Bay Area, CA. This is an excellent opportunity to join a tax team navigating a wide variety of tax compliance and reporting complexities that will establish a solid foundation of business tax experience.   The Sr Tax Accountant will assist with the responsibilities and deliverables of the Company’s various tax filings, with a primary focus on corporate and partnership income tax.  Other tax compliance that the Sr Tax Accountant may assist with include sales tax, property tax, local excise tax, and other business taxes.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the calculation and preparation of schedules for the quarterly income tax provision

• Compiles data and prepares workpapers to support income tax compliance and other special projects

• Prepares federal, state, and local income tax returns and related schedules

• Provides assistance on tax related audits

• Assists with research to ensure compliance with federal and state and local tax laws and regulations, especially as the Company enters into new jurisdictions

• Identifies opportunities for increased efficiencies and accuracy

• Assists with tax-related general ledger account reconciliations

• As needed, assists management with other tax reporting and compliance projects

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required

• Public accounting experience preferred

• Experience preparing and filing tax returns with local, state, and federal taxing agencies preferred

• Quick learner and able to work independently

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Ability to use Excel to organize and analyze data sets using pivot tables, functions, and other tools

*Pay varies based on location*

Recruiter:

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to acts, such as The Equal Pay Transparency Act. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation listed. Candidates in locations outside this local area may have a different  starting salary range for this opportunity which may be higher or lower.  Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, a wellbeing program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, based on both company and individual performance, as well as short- and long-term incentives and program-specific awards. Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. Please note: Employee benefits do not apply to our Fusion and Street Sales roles, which are 100% commission-based, (1099-NEC) positions.

This description sets forth the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as some of the essential functions of this role.  It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all essential duties and qualifications.  If you have a disability or special need that may require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process or to perform this role if you are offered employment, please let us know by contacting us at candidateaccomodations@sunrun.com.

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal convictions, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.