Senior Tax Accountant (Hybrid)
About the role
Researches complicated tax issues, analyzes applicable tax laws, and documents conclusions. Participates in team projects, offering direction to others to achieve tax department goals.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and/or reviews local, state, and federal tax returns and quarterly tax provisions, as well as financial and management reports.
- Prepares and/or reviews amended tax returns, quarterly tax provisions, as well as investment taxation workpapers.
- Researches complicated tax law and accounting principles and drafts technical memos or outlines.
- Identifies problems and opportunities and develops alternatives.
- Implements project plans and leads small projects or parts of complex projects.
- Recognizes unusual situations and reviews such situations with management.
- Actively coaches, develops, and trains staff. May direct the workflow of other staff professionals.
- Completes moderately difficult assignments with little supervision and review.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
- 5-8 years of professional experience in tax, accounting, or equivalent area, with substantial experience in at least one tax specialty.
- Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), on-line research software (RIA, Westlaw), applicable tax and/or accounting software systems.
- Written/verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Organizational skills to perform multiple assignments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with GAAP Reporting
Compensation
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $78,000 - $103,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.
- Pension Plan
- 401(k) Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Career Training & Development Opportunities
- Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
- 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 at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
- 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
What We Offer
To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.
What We Offer
We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA