Senior Tax Accountant

Kemper • Remote-TX, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for preparing, filing, analyzing and accounting for various State and Local tax filings including but not limited to: premium taxes, municipal taxes, guaranty fund assessments, use taxes, property taxes and various insurance-related matters. Works to ensure compliance with applicable tax rules and financial reporting standards and assists with implementing best practices to optimize the company’s tax position across many jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in an insurance company's tax function or within a public accounting firm's tax practice.
• Previous experience with Premium Taxes and with Premium Pro or equivalent systems.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based ERP environments, preferably Workday.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Alteryx and/or Power BI, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and files state and local tax returns.
• Assists with assessing tax and financial statement implications of activities and events, whether actual or proposed, and seeks to optimize outcomes.
• Prepares journal entries, account reconciliations and related analysis.
• Coordinates and executes tax payments.
• Interacts with tax authorities and other external parties.
• Utilizes information services and avenues to obtain insights and answer questions related to tax, software and other matters.
• Participates in process improvement and/or technology implementation projects.
• Shares subject matter knowledge with other team members.

Benefits

• Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
• Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
• Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
• Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
• Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
• Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior