Senior Tax Accountant

Aegis•Jersey City, NJ

1d•$115,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc. (“AEGIS”) has an immediate opening for a Senior Tax Accountant to serve as a key technical contributor within the Tax Department by leading assigned tax accounting, compliance, research, planning, and process improvement activities. This role provides day-to-day technical guidance to junior staff, supports high-quality work product, and helps scale the tax function as AEGIS expands its domestic and international tax activities.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of progressive corporate tax or public accounting experience, including ASC 740 provision work
Insurance industry tax experience desired
Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA desired
Experience with federal, multi-state, and selected international tax compliance
Ability to independently analyze tax issues, develop conclusions, review work, and provide guidance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; advanced proficiency in Excel
Demonstrated experience with tax software; experience with automation, analytics, or AI tools desired

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry tax experience
CPA
Experience with automation, analytics, or AI tools

Responsibilities

Oversee assigned quarterly and annual ASC 740 provision components, including calculations, analyses, documentation, and review coordination
Prepare and review current/deferred tax calculations, return-to-provision analyses, valuation allowance support, and related schedules
Analyze significant tax adjustments, uncertain tax positions, tax law changes, unusual results, and variances; develop recommendations for management review
Lead preparation and review of federal, state, local, and selected international tax workpapers and filings
Research tax issues, analyze tax law changes, and develop supportable technical conclusions
Coordinate with external advisors and internal stakeholders on assigned compliance matters
Independently evaluate tax issues, regulatory developments, risks, opportunities, and alternative treatments
Research tax issues and support the development of technical documentation and analyses.
Support tax planning, transfer pricing, audits, and other strategic tax projects as needed.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives with Accounting, Finance, IT, Legal, Human Resources, and external advisors
Contribute to strengthening tax governance, risk management, and operational effectiveness across the organization
Improve efficiency, consistency, and quality through process redesign, automation, AI, analytics, and tax technology tools
Assist in the development and maintenance of department procedures, controls, and documentation
Serve as day-to-day reviewer and technical resource for junior tax staff.
Review workpapers, calculations, and analyses for accuracy, completeness, and technical support before management review
Provide coaching, feedback, knowledge transfer, and training support to build departmental technical depth