Senior Tax Accountant (Hybrid)

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$78,000 - $103,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Tax Accountant researches complicated tax issues, analyzes applicable tax laws, and documents conclusions. The role participates in team projects and offers direction to others to help achieve tax department goals. It prepares or reviews tax returns, quarterly tax provisions, financial and management reports, amended returns, and investment taxation workpapers. The position also researches tax law and accounting principles, drafts technical memoranda or outlines, identifies problems and opportunities, develops alternatives, and implements project plans. It may lead small projects or parts of complex projects, coach and train staff, and direct the workflow of other staff professionals. Assignments are moderately difficult and are completed with little supervision and review. This hybrid role is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The work takes place in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and minimal to occasional travel may be required. The stated annual salary range is $78,000–$103,000. The position is typically eligible for an annual bonus at the company's discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
5–8 years of professional experience in tax, accounting, or an equivalent area, with substantial experience in at least one tax specialty.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; online research software such as RIA and Westlaw; and applicable tax and/or accounting software systems.
Written and 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

Prepare and/or review local, state, and federal tax returns and quarterly tax provisions, as well as financial and management reports.
Prepare and/or review amended tax returns, quarterly tax provisions, and investment taxation workpapers.
Research complicated tax law and accounting principles and draft technical memoranda or outlines.
Identify problems and opportunities and develop alternatives.
Implement project plans and lead small projects or portions of complex projects.
Recognize unusual situations and review them with management.
Coach, develop, and train staff; may direct the workflow of other staff professionals.
Complete moderately difficult assignments with little supervision and review.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Annual bonus for eligible employees.
Pension plan.
401(k) match.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Disability insurance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employee discounts.
Career training and development opportunities.
Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten paid holidays per year.
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including wellness coaching and reward dollars.
Fifteen days of paid parental leave per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of a birth, adoption placement, or foster care placement.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Back-Up Care Program.
Paid time off for volunteer hours.
Employee matching gifts program.
Employee Resource Groups.
Inclusion and diversity programs.
Employee recognition program.
Referral bonus programs.