Senior Tax Accountant

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The Senior Tax Accountant will provide tax accounting and compliance support to the consolidated group of companies. Responsibilities include preparing federal, state, and local income tax returns, as well as premium tax, sales/use tax and property tax filings, for Corporate and other business units. This position is also responsible for generating and analyzing financial and tax accounts, records and reports, and assisting in the preparation of income tax provision and disclosures in accordance with the guidance provided by ASC-740 and the SEC. The Tax Accountant will also research various tax issues and prepare memoranda for use by management. The individual will advise management regarding effects of business activities on taxes and strategies for minimizing tax liability as needed. He / she will also ensure compliance with periodic tax payments, information reporting, and various other tax matters; assist in preparation of tax reporting and disclosures required under NAIC statutory accounting principles; and respond to audit requests, including IRS, state & local, and insurance departments.

* Prepare federal, state, and local income tax returns for Corporate and other business units. * Generate and analyze financial and tax accounts, records and reports. * Assist in the preparation of income tax provision and disclosures in accordance with the guidance provided by ASC-740 and the SEC. * Prepare premium tax, sales/use tax and property tax filings as required. * Research various tax issues and prepare memoranda for use by management. * Assist the VP of Tax in advising management regarding effects of business activities on taxes and strategies for minimizing tax liability. * Ensure compliance with periodic tax payments, information reporting, and various other tax matters. * Assist in preparation of tax reporting and disclosures required under NAIC statutory accounting principles. * Respond to audit requests, including IRS, state & local and insurance departments

* Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. * 3 – 6 years of experience in corporate tax department and/or public accounting. * CPA or CPA candidate. * Experience preparing income tax provision and disclosures in accordance with ASC-740 and the SEC and/or Insurance or Financial Services background preferred. * Ability to research tax issues, meet regulatory deadlines, advise management on effects of business activities on taxes, and provide strategies for minimizing tax liability required. * Excellent MS Office, communication, team and organizational skills are essential.