Tax Staff – Energy Tax Credit

Plante Moran

. Advise clients on available federal renewable energy tax incentives .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $78,000 - $103,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal renewable energy tax incentives and complex tax consulting, with a strong ability to analyze and develop tax positions while effectively communicating technical information to clients. Proven experience in building relationships with diverse stakeholders and supporting strategic growth initiatives in the energy tax credit sector.

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Federal Renewable Energy Tax IncentivesComplex Tax ConsultingEnergy Tax CreditsCPA LicenseBachelor's Degree In Accounting

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Hard Skills

Tax PlanningTax Credit MonetizationTechnical Memoranda PreparationLegislative MonitoringTax Position Development

Soft Skills

Client AdvisingRelationship BuildingNetworkingBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Growth Support

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA LicenseActive State Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Energy Property QualificationPrevailing Wage RequirementsApprenticeship RequirementsDomestic ContentTax Code Sections 48, 48E, 45, 45Y

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise clients on available federal renewable energy tax incentives
Translate technical complexity into actionable tax planning opportunities
Monitor energy tax credit legislative and regulatory developments
Analyze rules governing energy property qualification, prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, domestic content, and tax credit monetization through direct pay and transferability
Research, analyze, and develop tax positions
Prepare technical memoranda and documentation studies supporting tax filings claiming federal income tax credits and incentives
Build and expand relationships with commercial taxpayers, nonprofits, governments, and other tax-exempt organizations
Participate in networking, business development, and strategic growth initiatives
Support the growth of a nationally recognized energy tax credit practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or a Juris Doctor (JD)
CPA license or active state bar admission required
Two or more years of experience in complex tax consulting, federal tax credit planning, or related areas within a public accounting firm, law firm, the IRS, or a similar environment
Experience with energy tax credits (Sections 48, 48E, 45, or 45Y of the Tax Code) or actively seeking to gain experience with such credits
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except qualified candidates bilingual in Japanese and English or Chinese and English
Japanese and English or Chinese and English bilingual candidates may qualify for the sponsorship exception

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Time Off
Predetermined holidays
401(k) plan
Flexible benefits plans
Business-related travel expense reimbursement
Lodging and meal reimbursement for business-related use
Pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff
Discretionary bonus plan
Option for some contingent staff to elect health insurance
Limited paid sick time for some contingent staff
Workplace flexibility through the “Workplace for Your Day” model