Senior Tax Analyst
Exelon • Chicago, Illinois • Full Time • $85,600–$117,700 / year
Posted on Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.
As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).
Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.
We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.
Are you on for the challenge?
Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Senior Tax Analyst will work closely with team members to support Exelon's tax life cycle, which involves a wide range of responsibilities including accounting, compliance, forecasting, and regulatory reporting. This role will also involve technical analysis, including research and drafting documentation.
Primary Duties
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Support the interim and annual tax accounting process to ensure accurate and timely reporting for both income taxes and taxes other than income taxes (TOTIT). Responsibilities include preparing and documenting supporting calculations and tax accounting positions. (20%)
- Support the tax compliance function to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing federal and state income tax calculations, income tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and responding to notices from taxing authorities, as well as researching and documenting income tax positions. Responsibilities also include preparing TOTIT return filings. (20%)
- Support the financial tax forecasting process to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing projected income tax and TOTIT obligations, as well as scenario modeling. (20%)
- Support the regulatory filing process to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing rate case filings, regulatory deliverables, and responses to regulatory data requests. (20%)
- Independently research various complex tax issues to determine the appropriate tax treatment and related reporting. Research includes preparing written memorandums and technical presentations. (10%)
- Proactively identify, drive, and implement process improvements that promote risk management, streamline activities, and enhance transparency in tax work streams. Participate in project planning and support special projects, including the implementation of new technologies. Actively identify and pursue innovation opportunities. (10%)
Job Scope
JOB SCOPE
This position will be based at the Tax Department's headquarters in Chicago.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or other financial discipline.
- 4 years or more of professional tax experience focusing on large, publicly traded companies in a corporate tax department, public accounting firm, or law firm.
- Ability to perform intermediate level legal research.
- Working knowledge of all major areas of federal and state tax law.
- Proficient analytical ability to resolve complex, technical issues.
- Proficient writing and communication skills.
- Assumes personal ownership for developing tax technical and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Energy industry experience is desirable, though not at the expense of a broad base of experience.
- Certified Public Accountant or other financial certification and/or advanced degree (JD or MST).
Benefits
- Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $85,600.00/Yr. – $117,700.00/Yr.
- Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
- Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- And much more
Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Support the interim and annual tax accounting process to ensure accurate and timely reporting for both income taxes and taxes other than income taxes (TOTIT). Responsibilities include preparing and documenting supporting calculations and tax accounting positions. (20%)
- Support the tax compliance function to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing federal and state income tax calculations, income tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and responding to notices from taxing authorities, as well as researching and documenting income tax positions. Responsibilities also include preparing TOTIT return filings. (20%)
- Support the financial tax forecasting process to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing projected income tax and TOTIT obligations, as well as scenario modeling. (20%)
- Support the regulatory filing process to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing rate case filings, regulatory deliverables, and responses to regulatory data requests. (20%)
- Independently research various complex tax issues to determine the appropriate tax treatment and related reporting. Research includes preparing written memorandums and technical presentations. (10%)
- Proactively identify, drive, and implement process improvements that promote risk management, streamline activities, and enhance transparency in tax work streams. Participate in project planning and support special projects, including the implementation of new technologies. Actively identify and pursue innovation opportunities. (10%)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or other financial discipline.
- 4 years or more of professional tax experience focusing on large, publicly traded companies in a corporate tax department, public accounting firm, or law firm.
- Ability to perform intermediate level legal research.
- Working knowledge of all major areas of federal and state tax law.
- Proficient analytical ability to resolve complex, technical issues.
- Proficient writing and communication skills.
- Assumes personal ownership for developing tax technical and communication skills.
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What the data says about this job
- Advertised pay for Tax Senior in Greater Chicago: a median of $101,750 across 108 priced postings. This posting advertises $85,600 to $117,700, in line with that median. Explore the market
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