Senior Accountant - Tax

Pekin Insurance Careers•Pekin, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Pekin Insurance, you are part of a community where people are valued, supported, and empowered to grow. For over 100 years, the company has fostered a workplace where collaboration is real, ideas are welcome, and the work truly matters. Pekin Insurance helps people through life's toughest moments, and its people make that possible. Employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, take on meaningful challenges, and grow. The Senior Accountant is responsible for providing timely and accurate financial information to management, auditors, and regulatory authorities while being responsive to the needs of internal and external customers. This position guides others in the use of appropriate accounting practices, requiring the exercise of discretion and independent judgment, and involves complex and confidential data. The role demands knowledge necessary to analyze, interpret, and make decisions based on varying facts or circumstances. This position is focused in the Tax Accounting area and prepares both Life and Property & Casualty (P&C) tax functions, requiring knowledge of GAAP. This position is hybrid, with onsite attendance two to three days a week in Pekin, IL.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
Typically requires 3+ years of related experience
Communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusion
Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
Analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data
Read, analyze, and interpret accounting and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others
Situational analysis and judgment in making critical decisions
Filing, bookkeeping, recording, and computational skills
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Professional accounting or insurance designations preferred

Responsibilities

Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual processing of accounting information for related reporting requirements
Answers questions and inquiries from management, auditors, and regulatory authorities
Prepares, reviews, and submits regulatory filings
Prepares responses for external auditors’, state examiners’, and regulatory authorities’ requests
Prepares various analytical reports required by management throughout the year
Assists with preparation and review of various departmental responsibilities
Assists other areas of Accounting with accounting issues and special projects
Mentors and assists with supervision of Accounting staff
Performs other duties as assigned