Accountant I - Tax Compliance

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company•Fort Wayne, IN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the tax team in providing timely and accurate financial information to management, tax authorities, regulatory agencies, and auditors while being responsive to the needs of internal and external customers. Work with complex data and demonstrate the ability to analyze, interpret, and make decisions based on varying facts and circumstances.

Requirements

Be a self-starter and be able to work independently within tight deadlines.
Demonstrate strong time management skills.
Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking abilities.
Be detail-oriented and have proficient communication skills.
Exhibit strong data analytics and process improvement skills.
Able to research complex topics.
Effectively interface with external contacts, Brotherhood employees, managers, and department staff members.
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with a minimum of an accounting concentration.

Nice To Haves

1 - 2 years of general business, insurance or related experience is desired.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is desired.
Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and/or Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance (AIAF) designation is desired.
Persons in this position must be familiar with church operations and must conduct themselves in a manner that will neither alienate nor offend persons within this target niche.

Responsibilities

Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns and regulatory filings timely and accurately.
Assist in the preparation of statutory and GAAP tax provisions.
Assist with a wide range of compliance and risk management initiatives.
Assist with responding to tax and insurance department authorities.
Maintain fixed assets for various entities.
Assist with AI, data analytics and process improvement initiatives.
Research federal and state tax and compliance requirements.
Assist with federal and state audits.
Assist in maintaining the tax and the finance regulatory compliance calendar.
Complete other projects as assigned.