Tax Accountant

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs basic Tax accounting functions or responsibilities requiring general supervision. Prepares and analyzes tax workpapers and reports, related to tax return filings (federal, state or local) and financial statement reporting for taxes.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
Up to 2 years of professional experience in tax, accounting, or comparable area.
Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Fundamental knowledge of tax accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must be detail-oriented.
Solid planning and organizational skills, including the ability to perform multiple assignments.
Works effectively individually and within a team.

Responsibilities

Prepares local, state, and federal tax returns using tax compliance software. Additionally assists in reporting taxes in the financial statements.
Prepares, maintains, and analyzes tax workpapers and reports, subject to review.
Researches basic tax issues using tax research software, and documents findings.
Uses multiple financial reporting systems and/or complex reporting tools to input, retrieve, or summarize tax information.
May rotate between different tax specialty groups within the tax department.
Makes recommendations for improvements to processes and procedures, updates documentation of tax processes.
Explains to others how analysis was produced and/or reported
Project work as needed in other multiple bases of Tax accounting analysis and reporting.
Responsible for adherence to the company’s framework of internal controls.

Benefits

Compensation
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
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
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
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 service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance 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