Lead Tax Accountant, Tax Audit & Compliance

Markel•Richmond, VA

1d•$91,400 - $190,500

About The Position

If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! We're looking for a Lead Tax Accountant with 3-5 years of experience, preferably in a Big 4 public accounting firm, to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work across both income and non-income taxes, partner directly with tax leadership, interact with taxing authorities, and help drive innovation through AI and technology-enabled solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
3-5 years of tax experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department.
Experience with federal and state income tax compliance.
Experience with non-income taxes, including sales and use tax, premium tax, excise tax, gross receipts tax, property tax, or similar indirect taxes.
Experience supporting tax audits, examinations, notices, and tax controversy matters.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and project management abilities.
Interest in AI, automation, and technology-enabled tax solutions in addition to Excel skills
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
Big 4 experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support federal, state, local, and international tax audits and examinations.
Prepare, organize, and respond to documentation requests from taxing authorities during audits and examinations.
Analyze tax returns, audit workpapers, and supporting documentation to identify issues, assess risks, and assist the tax management team in developing recommendations and audit response strategies.
Manage tax notices, information requests, and audit correspondence through resolution.
Review and prepare income and non-income tax compliance workpapers and filings prepared by internal teams and external advisors.
Support compliance activities related to federal and state income taxes, premium tax, sales and use tax, federal excise tax, gross receipts tax, property tax, and other indirect taxes.
Research technical tax issues and assist with tax controversy and regulatory matters.
Leverage AI, automation tools, and data analytics to improve compliance processes, audit support, and operational efficiency.
Participate in special projects and strategic tax initiatives as needed.