Senior Tax Accountant

Overview

An organization is seeking an Associate, Tax to join their Accounting team. This role focuses on income tax compliance, including preparation of tax provisions under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and statutory reporting. The position also supports federal, state, and local tax return processes, tax planning, and various tax-related projects.

This position reports to the Senior Director, Tax.

Location

• Remote position
• Candidates must reside in Atlanta, GA
• While fully remote currently, future work models may include hybrid presence at a local hub office

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $87,000 - $114,000 per year
• Eligibility for employee benefits
• Participation in an unlimited vacation program
• Annual performance bonuses
• Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual and quarterly GAAP and statutory tax provisions
• Assist with preparation and review of U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns, estimates, and payments for the corporate holding company and insurance subsidiaries
• Prepare tax forecast modeling
• Prepare monthly tax journal entries and quarterly tax reconciliations
• Assist with sales and use tax and other indirect tax compliance functions
• Maintain and adhere to the tax compliance calendar
• Prepare financial data, analysis, and modeling to support tax projects
• Prepare audit and notice responses
• Collaborate with Finance and business areas to support tax compliance and planning projects
• Identify and implement process improvements

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of tax experience in a public accounting firm or equivalent corporate tax department experience
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, or 4 years of commensurate experience

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification and/or Master’s degree in Taxation
• Experience preparing corporate tax provisions
• Experience in the insurance industry
• Knowledge of Statement of Statutory Accounting Principle (SSAP) 101 tax reporting
• Experience implementing tax provision software