Senior Tax Accountant
EMC Insurance Companies•Iowa - Work From Home, IA
•$78,726 - $119,646•Hybrid
About The Position
At EMC, the Senior Tax Accountant works with colleagues to support the organization and improve lives. This position prepares corporate tax returns and tax-related financial calculations, analyzes investments and tax credits, and coordinates information reporting. The role is eligible for a hybrid schedule, with 2–3 days in the office, in the Des Moines metro.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
- Five years of tax accounting experience.
- Prior experience with federal tax.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and federal taxes.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Excellent math aptitude.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- AIAF or CPA designation preferred.
- Knowledge of insurance accounting principles preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare federal and state corporate tax returns on behalf of EMCC.
- Prepare and analyze Excel workpapers to determine taxable income for the consolidated federal corporate tax return.
- Submit final information into income tax compliance software and reconcile differences as the process progresses.
- Ensure proper federal tax treatment of investments held by EMC and its affiliates.
- Prepare and analyze current and deferred tax calculations for statutory financial statements.
- Prepare “Expected to Actual” tax reconciliations to help ensure accuracy of tax-related financial statement items.
- Prepare quarterly tax provisions.
- Provide tax provision training and answer questions as needed.
- Oversee information reporting and improve the process.
- Coordinate information reporting with other departments to support accurate and timely reporting.
- Analyze investments, including partnerships, master limited partnerships, convertible bonds, corporate-owned life insurance, and impairments, to determine and track tax basis.
- Stay current on tax law changes applicable to EMC to support accurate tax returns and deferred tax calculations.
- Monitor and track federal income tax credits purchased through partnerships or earned through company operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
