Sr Analyst, Tax - Federal & State Tax

About the role

Let Nationwide help create your career journey! As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes federal, state and local income tax calculations, returns and estimates, including consolidations.
• Prepares quarterly and annual tax provision calculations.
• Reviews output from tax software and uses analytics to identify areas of focus.
• Prepares statutory deferred tax asset admittance calculations and participates in preparation of GAAP and statutory financials statements and external audit support.
• Supports Specialist and state audit Coordinator to research and prepare response to IRS and/or state information requests affecting assigned entities and tax adjustments.
• Approaches work and assignments with a broad view and seeks opportunities to improve tax positions and reduce risk.
• Communicates these ideas clearly and concisely to reviewers.
• Supports planning projects and leans into new opportunities.
• Champions technology and operational improvement culture.
• Active participant in Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt/ Black Belt projects when expertise is needed.
• Uses technology in our fast-paced and highly automated environment.
• In-depth tax systems knowledge and data management required for continued success.
• Asks questions, seeks knowledge and demonstrates a desire to learn tax.
• Actively participate in department lunch and learns and other technical development projects.
• May Perform Other Responsibilities As Assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of tax or accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting setting. Insurance or financial services background a plus.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with studies in accounting, tax or other related field.
• Progress toward CPA certification, Master's degree in tax or law degree a plus.
• Federal, state and local tax law.
• Statutory and/or GAAP accounting.
• Ability to learn tax systems and apply technology to continually improve and manage risks.
• Self-starter who is able to prioritize work through team collaboration and with little day-to-day supervision.
• Inquisitive nature and desire to learn general and insurance tax concepts; asks questions and challenge answers.
• Self reviews own work for accuracy.
• Must develop decision-making skills for problem identification and solution recommendation.
• Can apply technology and tax rules to calculations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a diverse and fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Uses technology in our fast-paced and highly automated environment.
• Champions technology and operational improvement culture.
• Active participant in Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt/ Black Belt projects when expertise is needed.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Nine paid holidays
• Lifetime paid time off
• Unity Day paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid pension plan
• Business casual attire

Pay

$69,500.00 - $129,000.00

Schedule

Hybrid role based in Columbus, Ohio, requiring on-site presence at least two days per week. This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.