Senior Tax Accountant

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Researches complicated tax issues, analyzes applicable tax laws, and documents conclusions. Participates in team projects, offering direction to others to achieve tax department goals.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
5-8 years of professional experience in tax, accounting, or equivalent area, with substantial experience in at least one tax specialty.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), on-line research software (RIA, Westlaw), applicable tax and/or accounting software systems.
Written/verbal communication skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Organizational skills to perform multiple assignments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GAAP Reporting

Responsibilities

Prepares and/or reviews local, state, and federal tax returns and quarterly tax provisions, as well as financial and management reports.
Prepares and/or reviews amended tax returns, quarterly tax provisions, as well as investment taxation workpapers.
Researches complicated tax law and accounting principles and drafts technical memos or outlines.
Identifies problems and opportunities and develops alternatives.
Implements project plans and leads small projects or parts of complex projects.
Recognizes unusual situations and reviews such situations with management.
Actively coaches, develops, and trains staff.
May direct the workflow of other staff professionals.
Completes moderately difficult assignments with little supervision and review.