Analyst, Tax

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated • Chesterfield, MO

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

RGA is a purpose-driven organization, a Fortune 200 Company, and listed among the World’s Most Admired Companies, focusing primarily on life- and health-related solutions. The Tax Analyst role involves maintaining tax accounting for assigned companies, including GAAP and local reporting, preparing tax returns, and assisting with planning and related reports to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations. The position is crucial for accurate, reliable, and timely tax compliance preparation and reporting within a multinational team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent related work experience required
• 3+ years in tax accounting required
• Basic Word skills
• Intermediate Excel and SQL/Query skills
• Intermediate skills in the application of ASC 740-10
• Flexibility, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills demonstrating the ability to share and impart knowledge
• Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and fast paced conditions
• Intermediate investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate interpersonal skills
• Ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously
• Ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects
• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
• Ability to foster customer service
• Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions
• Basic negotiating and persuasion skills
• General business knowledge

Nice To Haves

• CPA or Masters of Tax preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• OneSource Income Tax and OneSource Tax Provision experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze assigned monthly and quarterly tax accruals for domestic and foreign jurisdictions consistent with the rules and interpretations under ASC 740 and other bases of accounting.
• Prepare US GAAP accrual for assigned companies for the planning and forecasting process.
• Compile and analyze accounting information and prepare federal and state income tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with other members of global tax to understand tax rules in local jurisdictions in order to properly report for US GAAP and local accounting basis.
• Prepare responses to requests for information from outside taxing authorities.
• Assist with analysis concerning tax planning opportunities as they affect RGA and client companies.
• Assist in implementation of process improvements
• Participate in the overall department internal control and compliance.
• Perform research, analysis and provide recommendations to tax policies and procedures.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Maintain frequent contact with management and staff associates in finance, valuation, and administration to facilitate accomplishment of department objectives.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• annual bonus plan that includes all roles
• some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan
• full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees