Tax Associate

About the role

Cl nera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise, Idaho, and is the U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We develop, finance, construct, own, and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States.

In its 2025 analysis of solar independent power producers, S&P Global ranked Cl nera as a top ten U.S. owner of planned installations in the next five years. Cl nera has over 1.9 GW of solar and 5.1 GWh of storage in operations or construction, and a development pipeline totaling 17.8 GW of solar and 51.1 GWh of storage across 23 states.

Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you'll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals who value respectful, cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. With our tremendous portfolio growth, we are increasing our headcount to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us?

About the Role

The Tax Associate supports the Company's renewable energy tax credit compliance and reporting, with a primary focus on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements. This role works cross-functionally with internal teams, contractors, and external advisors to review requirements, track compliance, identify and resolve issues, and maintain documentation supporting tax credit qualification. This role is based in Boise, ID and will work a hybrid schedule. We are not currently accepting applications for 100% remote work.

What You'll Do

• Review contracts and project documentation to identify prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and other tax credit compliance requirements.
• Track project compliance requirements, documentation, and deadlines, and work with stakeholders to resolve identified issues
• Work cross-functionally with Legal, Construction, Development, Accounting, contractors, and external advisors to gather information and resolve compliance matters.
• Review supporting documentation for completeness and identify potential compliance gaps or risks.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation supporting renewable energy tax credits.
• Support the calculation and reporting of tax credits on federal and state income tax returns.
• Assist with tax credit workpapers, tax return support, audits, and information requests.
• Research renewable energy tax credit requirements and help develop practical solutions to compliance issues.
• Support other federal and state tax compliance matters as needed.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrates the Cl nera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant professional experience preferred. Experience in tax, accounting, contract administration, construction compliance, or renewable energy is a plus, but not required.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Skills/Attributes:
• Problem solver with the ability to work through unfamiliar or ambiguous issues.
• Collaborative and comfortable coordinating across departments and with external parties.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and documentation requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex project-level data.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and apply them to practical situations.
• Interest in developing knowledge of renewable energy tax credits and related compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Cl nera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

*Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.