Tax Specialist

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer-paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

The Tax Specialist will assist with various income tax and non-income tax assignments which will include research, tax planning, monthly/annual compliance duties and special projects. This position will receive general supervision.

• Support income tax diligence and compliance for renewable energy tax credits.
• Assist with non-income tax compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of the miscellaneous monthly journal entries.
• On a monthly basis, review sales tax on vendor invoices from Ameren purchases.
• Complete tax research projects.
• Assist with income tax planning.
• Additional responsibilities related to special projects as assigned.
• Assist in addressing tax questions from various business teams as required.
• Assist in memo writing and other communications in support of various ongoing projects.

Tax Specialist

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from an accredited college or university.
• Three or more years of income tax experience at a professional level in a public accounting firm, corporate tax department or government agency.
• One year required with specified Master’s degree.
• MBA or Master’s level degree (Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or Master of Taxation) or CPA preferred.
• Experience in regulated utility income tax accounting preferred.

Senior Tax Specialist

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from an accredited college or university.
• One of the following required: A Master’s level degree (MBA, Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation), or CPA.
• Five or more years of tax, accounting, auditing or finance required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Oracle, Power Plan/Power Tax and One Source software products preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities at a time.
• Proficiency in the Ameren competencies:
  Think Customer, Engage Respectfully, Foster Collaboration, Deliver Results, Continuously Improve, and Be Strategic.

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range: $71,100.00 - $. This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant’s credentials. At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered.

Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we’re a part of them. This isn’t just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.