Tax Analyst

Great American Insurance Group • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Tax Analyst to support direct and indirect state tax compliance and reporting activities. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate tax filings, supporting audits, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance tax-related insights. This position reflects the evolution of tax work from manual processing to a more systems-driven, analytical function, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required
• Generally, 1-3 years of relevant tax, accounting, or finance experience
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends/issues, and adapt to changing processes and priorities
• High attention to detail with strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, including ability to simplify complex tax concepts and handle confidential information

Nice To Haves

• experience leveraging tax software, financial systems, and ERP platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support state and local tax filings for designated business units, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements
• Analyze and interpret tax laws and regulations to support tax reporting and compliance activities
• Conduct tax research and summarize findings for team members and leadership
• Contribute to process improvements and system optimization efforts within the tax function
• Support tax audits and inquiries, including gathering documentation and coordinating responses
• Analyze financial data to identify tax efficiencies and planning opportunities
• Assist with tax forecasting activities
• Maintain organized and accurate tax records, filings, and supporting documentation
• Leverage tax systems and ERP tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes
• Partner with internal teams (Accounting, Finance, etc.) to ensure accurate reporting and alignment
• Generate routine and ad hoc tax reports and analyses
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• wellness plans
• parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• paid holidays
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• an employee stock purchase plan
• commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level