Tax Accountant

Navigate Search; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

We value 5+ years of relevant experience, CPA or CPA progress, and insurance industry familiarity. Mentorship and project leadership opportunities are available in a collaborative tax team.

Qualifications

• Background in tax and/or GAAP accounting.
• 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Insurance industry experience highly preferred (life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement or related lines).
• Strong experience in tax compliance, tax provisions, tax research, or GAAP reporting.
• CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus, not required.
• Background from either public accounting or industry is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Research complex federal, state, and local tax issues and document findings/positions.
• Prepare and/or review federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Prepare quarterly tax provisions.
• Prepare investment taxation workpapers.
• Support GAAP reporting related to tax.
• Contribute to or lead select projects within the tax team.
• Mentor and support the development of junior staff (for more senior candidates)

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax provisions

Tax research

GAAP reporting

Investment taxation

Education

CPA or CPA candidate

Job description

This role sits within the corporate tax function, supporting federal, state, and local tax compliance and reporting for a large insurance organization. It's a great fit for tax or GAAP accounting professionals who want deeper exposure to the tax side of the insurance industry, including investment taxation, tax provisions, and technical research.

What You’ll Do

• Research complex federal, state, and local tax issues and document findings/positions
• Prepare and/or review federal, state, and local tax returns
• Prepare quarterly tax provisions
• Prepare investment taxation workpapers
• Support GAAP reporting related to taxContribute to or lead select projects within the tax team
• Mentor and support the development of junior staff (for more senior candidates)

What We’re Looking For

• Background in tax and/or GAAP accounting
• 5+ years of experience preferred, though the team is open to a range of experience levels for the right candidate
• Insurance industry experience highly preferred — life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement, or related lines
• Strong experience in one or more of: tax compliance, tax provisions, tax research, or GAAP reporting
• CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus, not required
• Background from either public accounting or industry is welcome