Senior Tax Accountant

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

13d•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.
Requires 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.

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.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Em ployees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of s ervice at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
College Coach Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs