Senior Tax Accountant

EMC Insurance Group, Inc.; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Insurance Group, Inc. in Des Moines is seeking an experienced tax professional to join the finance team on a hybrid schedule (2–3 days in the office). The role focuses on corporate tax compliance, financial reporting, and tax provision activities for the company and affiliates.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in accounting, at least five years of tax accounting experience, familiarity with federal taxes, and CPA or AIAF preferred. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Five years of tax accounting experience.
• Experience with federal tax.
• CPA or AIAF designations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the federal and state corporate tax returns on behalf of EMC.
• Prepares and analyzes workpapers in Excel to determine taxable income for the consolidated federal corporate tax return.
• Submits final information into the income tax compliance software and reconciles differences as the process progresses.
• Ensures proper federal tax treatment of the various types of investments held by EMC and affiliates.
• Prepares and analyzes current and deferred tax calculations for statutory financial statements.
• Prepares "Expected to Actual" tax reconciliations to ensure accuracy in the financial statements with regards to all tax-related items.
• Prepares the quarterly tax provisions.
• Provides tax provision training and answers questions as needed.
• Oversees information reporting and makes improvements in the process.
• Communicates and coordinates information reporting with other departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Analyzes investments to determine and track the tax basis of each.
• Stays current on tax law changes as applicable to EMC.

Skills

Tax accounting

Federal taxes

Insurance accounting

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At EMC, we're all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts-always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let's improve lives together.

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (2-3 days in office) from the Des Moines metro.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares the federal and state corporate tax returns on behalf of EMCC.
• Prepares and analyzes workpapers in excel to determine taxable income for the consolidated federal corporate tax return.
• Submits final information into the income tax compliance software and reconciles any differences as the process progresses.
• Ensures proper federal tax treatment of the various types of investments held by EMC and affiliates.
• Prepares and analyzes current and deferred tax calculations for statutory financial statements.
• Prepares "Expected to Actual" tax reconciliations to ensure accuracy in the financial statements with regards to all tax-related items.
• Prepares the quarterly tax provisions.
• Provides tax provision training and answers questions as needed.
• Oversees information reporting and makes improvements in the process.
• Communicates and coordinates information reporting with other departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Analyzes various investments (partnerships, master limited partnerships, convertible bonds, corporate-owned life insurance, impairments effective various investments, etc.) to determine and track the tax basis of each.
• Stays current on tax law changes as applicable to EMC to ensure accurate tax returns and accurate deferred tax calculations.
• Monitors and tracks the various federal income tax credits the company either purchases through partnerships (solar, historic) or earns through its operations (foreign tax credits, research and development of internal software).

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Five years of tax accounting experience
• Prior experience with federal tax
• AIAF or CPA designations preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and federal taxes

• Knowledge of insurance accounting principles preferred

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Excellent math aptitude
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work on multiple tasks while meeting deadlines

The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either of the following:

$78,726 - $108,771 or $87,008 - $119,646

A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.

For information relating to the benefits EMC Team Members receive as part of a comprehensive rewards package, please visit www.emcins.com/careers

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.