Indirect Tax Specialist

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Maintains and administers the indirect tax function to ensure compliance with taxing authorities for the various Calpine entities.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure all tax returns and payments are timely and correctly filed with the taxing authorities
• Perform transaction tax audits to minimize audit exposure
• Perform refund reviews and recover outstanding tax refunds
• Ensure transaction tax decisions within Calpine's automated tax determination software systems are current and supported by applicable statutes, regulations, and administrative rulings
• Review and research applicable tax statutes, regulations, and administrative rulings necessary to resolve tax audit and compliance matters
• Prepare reconciliations and variance explanations for assigned general ledger accounts
• Manage monthly tax accrual process
• Maintain tax exemption certificates
• Timely respond to inquiries by internal and external parties
• Contribute to tax streamlining efforts, accuracy-increasing initiatives, software upgrades, and similar endeavors
• Manage and effectively leverage third-party consultants
• Other projects and tasks arising as necessary

Job Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience which would produce the required knowledge, skills, and abilities described herein
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in transaction tax. Prefer 8 years of experience in transaction tax.
• Retail energy experience a plus
• Proficient using Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, etc.)
• Proficient using computer-based accounting, tax, and research systems
• Able to successfully multi-task
• Self-motivated individual who is a team player, follows through on all assignments, advocates for the interests of the tax team, and thrives working in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be dependable and self-sufficient
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  Must be able to effectively manage team workload and priorities
• Must be able to work with both internal employees and third parties in resolving issues and implementing improved work processes
• Must be able to work with a sense of urgency and efficiency

Additional Benefit - Hybrid with On-Site in Houston, TX: Three times a week with Manager approval

Additional Calpine Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.