Senior Tax Analyst

Zurich Insurance Group; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

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Bonus eligibility

Total Rewards program

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join the Finance team in Schaumburg, IL or Chicago, IL. You will lead or perform complex tax tasks, ensuring compliance, planning, and reporting with guidance.

The role involves preparing tax returns, provisions, audits, and researching complex tax issues to improve processes. The position requires a relevant degree with extensive corporate tax experience, CPA preferred, and knowledge of statutory accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of corporate tax experience or equivalent.
• High school diploma with 6+ years of corporate tax experience.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 4+ years in corporate tax.
• Experience in income tax and statutory accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or reviews complex tax returns and payments.
• Prepares or reviews quarterly tax provisions and related reports.
• Supports tax audits and responses to tax notices.
• Performs technical research to address complex tax issues.
• Provides transfer pricing documentation and legislative changes support.
• Analyzes processes and recommends improvements in the area.
• Monitors legislative and organizational developments.
• May manage or supervise selected functions and projects.
• Participate in local projects and implement changes.

Skills

Corporate Tax

Income Tax

Tax Audits

Tax Research

Accounting

Transfer Pricing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

Job description

Zurich Group and Cover-More Group have agreed to acquire AIG’s global personal travel insurance and assistance business (AIG Travel). This acquisition strengthens Cover-More Group’s global footprint and positions us as a leading travel insurer in both the U.S. and globally. By expanding our global travel business platform, we will significantly grow our customer base.

Zurich North America currently is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Tax Analyst to join our Finance team in Schaumburg, IL. or Chicago, IL

As a Senior Tax Analyst, you would, under guidance, lead or perform complex tax transactional tasks and resolve a range of problems in tax accounting, reporting, planning, audits, research and/or compliance to ensure actions are completed to appropriate service levels or defined procedures.

The responsibilities for the role are as follows:

• Prepares or reviews complex tax returns and supporting workpapers, estimated tax payments and various other tax compliance.
• Prepares or reviews quarterly tax provisions, including reports to management and the external auditor, account reconciliations, tax basis balance sheet support, and execution of internal controls.
• Supports company tax audits, responses to tax notices, and timely resolution of other tax controversy matters.
• Performs technical research to address complex tax issues, including planning opportunities.
• Provides other tax support, which may include analyses of pending legislation, preparation of required transfer pricing documentation and reporting, and implementation of legislative changes.
• Analyzes processes and recommends improvements in the immediate area of responsibility.
• Monitors legislative and organization developments related to the selected functions.
• May manage or supervise selected functions, including planning, implementation, scheduling, and timely completion.
• Analyze processes and recommend improvements in the immediate area of responsibility.
• Participate in local projects or initiatives, evaluates potential impact on local reporting units, performs local implementation of changes.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree 4 or more years of experience in the Corporate Tax area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Corporate Tax area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Corporate Tax area
  AND
• Experience in income tax
• Statutory accounting knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

• Insurance industry experience
• CPA
• Strong prioritization skills and organization skills

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The proposed Salary range for this position is $65,900.00 - $107,900.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg, AM - Chicago
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No