Exciting Opportunity: Tax Associate - Build Your Career in a Growing Financial Organization!
Oliver James is partnering with a dynamic and rapidly expanding insurance company seeking a Tax Associate to join their dynamic Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in tax reporting, compliance, and strategic tax planning while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Why Join?
✅ Impactful Work - Contribute to a company dedicated to simplifying financial security and providing clients with peace of mind.
✅ Growth & Innovation - Be part of an expanding organization that values fresh ideas and continuous improvement.
✅ Collaborative Culture - Work alongside seasoned asset managers, finance professionals, and tax experts who are committed to your professional development.
✅ Commitment to Excellence - Join a team that upholds financial strength, integrity, and tailored solutions for clients.
Your Role
As a Tax Associate, you will be responsible for critical tax functions, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and statutory accounting principles while driving process improvements. Key responsibilities include:
✔️ Preparing tax provisions under U.S. GAAP and NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles.
✔️ Reviewing tax compliance returns prepared by external CPA firms and tracking compliance schedules.
✔️ Preparing quarterly/yearly federal excise tax returns and estimated tax payments.
✔️ Assisting in documentation of tax positions across GAAP, STAT, and tax regulations.
✔️ Coordinating with finance and accounting teams to prepare tax provisions.
✔️ Managing relationships with external advisors and responding to tax authority inquiries.
What You Bring
✔️ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (Master's in Taxation or Accounting preferred).
✔️ 2-3+ years of tax or tax accounting experience (Big 4 or professional services + corporate industry experience preferred).
✔️ Strong knowledge of U.S. Federal Corporate Tax and ASC 740 (Experience with NAIC SSAP 101 is a plus).
✔️ Experience with tax research tools such as BNA or Bloomberg Tax.
✔️ CPA preferred but not required.
Compensation & Benefits
💰 Base Salary: $92K - $110K + Bonus
Hybrid 3 days in-office
