• Tax Intern, Summer

    RWE Clean Energy (Chicago, IL)


    RWE Clean Energy, LLC

    To start as soon as possible, full time, fixed term

    **Functional area:** Finance / Controlling

    **Remuneration:** Non-Exempt

     

    The **Tax Department** is responsible for all tax related items required by each separate jurisdiction. The department works on a variety of tax types including: income tax, sales & use tax, and property tax. RWECE is owned by a German parent company, which requires additional factors and filings.

    Role Responsibilities:

    + Assist in preparing workpapers and schedules for use in preparing income tax returns

    + Assist with the preparation of required foreign informational forms, including but not limited to Form 5472, “Information Return of a 25% Foreign-Owned U.S. Corporation or a Foreign Corporation Engaged in a U.S. Trade or Business"

    + Help with the quarterly provision process through Global Tax Center

    + Support partnership reporting requirements related to tax credits and transferability

    + Prepare spreadsheets to assist in sales and use tax filings as well as various other compliance activities

    + Responsible for the preparation of tax exemption certificates

    + Help with property tax matters, including valuation comparison between years

    Job Requirements and Experiences:

    + A student, Sophomore standing or higher majoring in accounting

    + Understanding of accounting concepts

    + Proficiency in Excel

    + Detail oriented and great communication skills

    + Ability to work within tight deadlines

    + Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space

    + Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

    + Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team

    + Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

    + Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds

    + Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable

     

    _Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time._

     

    **Pay range:** The hourly base salary range for this position in Illinois for undergraduates is $25.00 - $35.00 an hour, and for graduates is $30.00 - $40.00. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

    **Benefits offered:** Paid time off and Holidays.

     

    Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 91400. Any questions? Contact HR: [email protected]

     

    We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

     

    RWE Clean Energy is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).