Senior Tax Accountant

Posted 21hrs ago

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Senior Tax Accountant researching tax law and preparing filings, provisions, and reports for Transamerica’s insurance, retirement, and investment businesses. Leading tax projects and developing accounting staff.

Responsibilities:

  • Research complicated tax issues and analyze applicable tax laws
  • Document tax conclusions
  • Prepare and/or review local, state, and federal tax returns
  • Prepare and/or review quarterly tax provisions
  • Prepare and/or review amended tax returns
  • Prepare investment taxation workpapers
  • Prepare financial and management reports
  • Research tax law and accounting principles
  • Draft technical memos or outlines
  • Identify problems and opportunities and develop alternatives
  • Implement project plans and lead small projects or parts of complex projects
  • Recognize unusual situations and review them with management
  • Coach, develop, and train staff
  • Direct the workflow of other staff professionals
  • Complete moderately difficult assignments with little supervision and review
  • Participate in team projects and provide direction to achieve tax department goals

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent work experience
  • 5-8 years of professional experience in tax, accounting, or equivalent area
  • Substantial experience in at least one tax specialty
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
  • Working knowledge of on-line research software (RIA, Westlaw)
  • Working knowledge of applicable tax and/or accounting software systems
  • Written/verbal communication skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills to perform multiple assignments
  • Preferred: Experience with GAAP Reporting

Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year
  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
  • Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Referral Bonus Programs
  • Minimal to occasional travel may be required