Key Responsibilities
- Prepare / review various tax workpapers and supporting documents in support of federal and state tax filings and quarterly provisions.
- Prepare / review payments of tax filings and maintain documentations.
- Prepare / review quarterly income tax account reconciliations.
- Coordinate between various internal / external parties and service providers.
- Conduct tax research and analysis to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
- Support GAAP and statutory financial statement audits.
- Support in preparation of schedules / responses related to tax audits, inquiries, and tax notices.
- Support the tax team’s goals and objectives by assisting Tax Manager with special projects and ad hoc assignments.
- Train and mentor junior staff.
Requirements :
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in preparing and / or reviewing federal income tax, state income tax and / or insurance premium tax is required.
- Experience in preparing quarterly income tax provision in accordance with GAAP and statutory accounting rules (ASC 740 and SSAP 101)
- Insurance industry experience required. Life & Annuity Industry experience, preferred.
- Must have strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience in OneSource, Premium Pro, and / or Lawson is a plus.
- CPA candidate, preferred.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to execute within time constraints and continually manage multiple priorities.
The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience.
The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.
Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.
- National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes : a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance;
- a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law);
6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.
National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.
National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX chartered in 1955, and their affiliates.
Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York.
Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA / SIPC, is a Broker / Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company.
All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.
National Life Group
1 National Life Dr
Montpelier, VT 05604
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