Overview of Position

Assurant has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Tax Accountant!

The Senior Tax Accountant prepares annual and interim federal tax provisions and income tax returns, including estimated tax and extension calculations. May also prepare state income and franchise tax returns for selected entities. May assist with other tax projects, as needed.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Prepare quarterly GAAP federal tax provisions for assigned companies.

• Prepare annual GAAP federal tax provisions for assigned companies. Assist with GAAP footnotes, when applicable.

• Assist with analyzing consolidated GAAP provisions and effective tax rates.

• Prepare annual federal income tax returns and quarterly estimates for assigned companies.

• Assist Tax Manager with consolidating total federal tax return.

• Prepare annual state income and franchise tax returns, quarterly estimates, and extension calculations for assigned companies.

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of tax models and other tools to help the enterprise evaluate a variety of tax scenarios.

• Assist in completion of other tax-related projects, as needed.

• Effectively use software applications employed in the tax provision and return processes (Microsoft Excel and Word, SharePoint, OneSource Tax Provision, OneSource Income Tax, and other internally-developed programs).

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

• A minimum of 2 years tax experience

Other Requirements

• Solid tax and accounting skills.

• Ability to dependably meet tax-related deadlines, produce quality work, and deal with shifting priorities.

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.

• Ability to interact with diverse individuals to obtain information for tax returns and provisions.

• Candidate should possess or be working toward a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

• Ability to utilize technology to enhance efficiencies.

• Must have an understanding of tax modeling and excel-based models.

• Good analytical and research skills.

• Good organizational skills.

• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Strong achievement- and results-oriented focus to complete tasks and meet deadlines.

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Experience with a CPA firm

• Insurance tax experience a plus

• Advanced degree in taxation a plus

Pay Range:

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Expected application deadline is

If date is blank then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 13 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition in 2023, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.