At E Source, we help utilities make sense of complexity in a rapidly changing landscape, and we’re looking for a Tax Compliance Accountant to help shape how that impact shows up in the world.
E Source is a research, data/analytics, and technology focused professional services firm focused exclusively on the Utility industry in North America. We help utilities target and serve their customers more effectively, enhance and optimize their grid, and leverage operating best practices and technologies to manage their business more effectively. Headquartered in Texas, we have 450+ employees across the US and Canada.
Learn more at www.esource.com
As a Tax Compliance Accountant, you’ll play a key role in assessing and mitigating risk for the organization as it relates to tax compliance. You’ll work closely with the Accounting and Finance teams, as well as cross-departmentally to shape how we approach tax compliance helping ensure our work is not only smart, but clear, relevant, and actionable.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of regulatory compliance, operational execution, and partnership with internal and external stakeholders, brings strong judgment to complex problems, and wants to contribute to work that shapes real-world decisions in the energy industry.
In this role, you will:
Lead or contribute to regulatory tax compliance measures
Translate complex ideas into clear, compelling outputs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Accounting, Finance, HR, BizTech, and others
Apply research, analysis, or insight to real market challenges
Shape and refine messaging, frameworks, or recommendations
Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Contribute to a culture of clarity, curiosity, and continuous improvement
You’re likely a great fit if you:
Are comfortable navigating ambiguity and asking smart questions
Can synthesize complex information into clear recommendations
Work well across disciplines and perspectives
Care about quality, clarity, and real-world impact
Maintain expertise in the following tax areas:
o State and Local Tax (SALT)
o Sales and Use Tax
o Business Personal Property Tax
o Canadian GST/HST and RST Tax
o Federal and State Income Tax
o Canadian Income Tax (Treaty and T2 Returns)
o Canadian Transfer Pricing
o R&D Tax Credits
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant tax regulations
Enjoy coordinating directly with internal and external stakeholders, such as our tax CPA firm
Understand what licenses and registrations are required for our business
Are extremely detail oriented and organized
Can assess potential gaps in the current tax reporting structure, including identifying potential liabilities and taking actionable steps to mitigate those risks
Have experience filing tax returns, assessing penalty notices, making tax payments, and generally communicating and dealing with the IRS and various state and local tax authorities
And even better if you:
Have experience working with or around utilities, energy, consulting, research, or adjacent fields
Have experience at a private-equity backed portfolio company
Understand the tax needs of an LLC with a complex entity structure
Have led or been involved in software implementations
Worked with Avalara, Vertex, or other similar SALT software
Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, and other similar ERPs and contract software
Can support due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions as needed
Are flexible to assist the Accounting team with ad hoc projects as they relate to tax and compliance matters
Experience and Skills to Qualify Include: (These are must haves unless specified otherwise)
5+ years of experience in a tax or compliance field
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Tax, Accounting, Finance or other related field
At E Source, you’ll work alongside people who are thoughtful, curious, and deeply knowledgeable about utility and energy systems. We value clarity over jargon, substance over flash, and collaboration over ego. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and help shape a company that plays a real role in how the energy future unfolds.
What you can expect
Excellent insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life insurance; company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance; medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans, and paid parental leave.
A flexible time off (FTO) policy that provides paid time away from work, approved by your manager, while ensuring business needs, workload commitments, and appropriate coverage are maintained.
A 401(k)/RRSP plan with a 3% employer match.
The budgeted salary for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 USD + annual bonus.
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
This role will be remote with minimal to no travel requirements.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US or Canada. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas or Labour Market Impact Assessments (Cdn) at this time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Employees of E Source are encouraged to apply. To foster a positive work environment and company culture, we support our employees in their career growth at E Source. If you are interested in similar job opportunities in the future, visit the E Source careers page for a listing of all open positions and contact Human Resources.
We contact applicants directly via email using only our designated company email addresses with the domain of @esource.com. Please do not provide personal information to anyone over email and be wary of other accounts impersonating businesses.
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