Analyst, International Tax

RGA; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

RGA is a Fortune 200 reinsurance company focused on life- and health-related solutions, seeking a tax professional to manage U.S. international tax filings and coordination with local jurisdictions.

The role involves analyzing tax provisions, researching planning opportunities, and ensuring timely reporting. It requires 5+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with Onesource or PeopleSoft.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years accounting experience required.
• International tax experience preferred.
• Onesource experience preferred.
• PeopleSoft or other accounting software experience preferred.
• Insurance/Reinsurance financial reporting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes accounting information for U.S. international tax compliance. Ensures accuracy of filings and tax reporting.
• Coordinates with outside advisors to ensure GST & VAT compliance and local jurisdiction payments.
• Prepares and reviews corporate tax filings and estimated payments for local jurisdictions.
• Assists in analyzing tax planning opportunities affecting RGA and clients.
• Performs research and provides recommendations to improve tax processes.
• Supports acquisitions, new ventures, and other opportunities with tax insights.
• Maintains collaboration with tax department staff and finance teams to meet objectives.
• Communicates with management to ensure timely tax reporting and compliance.

Skills

Tax accounting

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Masters of Tax (preferred)

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Onesource

PeopleSoft

Job description

You desire impactful work.

You’re RGA ready

RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World's Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

Under limited supervision, the candidate will be actively involved in all aspects of international tax including, but not limited to, preparation of U.S. international tax filings, organization of local country corporate filings and estimated payments, and calculating tax provisions. Ensures accurate, reliable and timely tax preparation and reporting.

Principle Duties:

• Compiles and analyzes accounting information and assists in the preparation of U.S. international tax compliance, including Earnings and Profits, Subpart F, Section 78 Gross-up and Forms 5471 & 8858. Ensures compliance with tax laws and regulations.

• Compiles and analyzes accounting information and coordinates with outside advisors to ensure compliance for payment, reporting or other tax requirements for GST & VAT returns.

• Coordinates corporate tax filings and estimated payments for local jurisdictions.

• Collaborates with other members of the corporate tax department and outside advisors to understand tax rules in foreign jurisdictions in order to review local income tax returns.

• Prepares responses to requests for information from outside taxing authorities.

• Assists with analysis concerning tax planning opportunities as they affect RGA and client companies.

• Performs research, analysis and provides recommendations to tax processes and procedures.

• Completes special projects as needed, in areas such as acquisitions, new ventures, sales, new products and other opportunities.

• Collaborates with the tax department staff/management to maintain accuracy and efficiency on all tax preparation and reporting activities.

• Maintains frequent contact with management and staff associates in finance, valuation, treaties, and administration to facilitate accomplishment of department objectives

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience required

Work Experience:

• 5+ Years accounting experience required

• International tax experience preferred

• Onesource experience preferred

• PeopleSoft or other accounting software applications or corporate tax experience preferred

• Insurance/Reinsurance financial reporting experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• CPA or Masters of Tax Preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Basic Word, intermediate Excel and Query/Pivot table skills required

• Ability to be flexible when needed, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability required

• Intermediate oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge required

• Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions required

• Intermediate investigative, analytical and problem solving skills required

• Ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously; Ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables required

• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects required

• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives required Ability to foster customer service as needed required

• Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions required

• Basic negotiating and persuasion skills required General business knowledge required

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What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.

Compensation Range:

$78,080.00 - $110,860.00 Annual

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.