Tax Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Equity incentive plan

Job summary

RGA is a Fortune 200 reinsurance company focused on life- and health-related solutions, offering a hybrid work schedule from Chesterfield, MO. The Tax Analyst role maintains tax accounting, GAAP and local reporting, and supports planning, compliance, and reporting in a fast-paced, global tax team.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and 4–7 years of accounting experience with 3+ years in tax accounting, plus proficiency in Excel and ASC 740-10.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent related work experience.
• 4-7 years accounting experience with 3+ years in tax accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly tax accruals for domestic and foreign jurisdictions under ASC 740.
• Prepare US GAAP accruals for planning and forecasting processes.
• Compile and analyze federal and state income tax returns and ensure tax compliance.
• Collaborate with global tax to report in US GAAP and local accounting basis.
• Respond to information requests from outside taxing authorities.
• Assist with tax planning opportunities affecting RGA and client companies.
• Support process improvements and internal controls within the department.

Skills

Excel

Query/Pivot tables

ASC 740-10

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

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.

A Brief Overview

The Tax Analyst maintains tax accounting for assigned companies, which includes GAAP and local reporting, prepares tax returns, assists with planning and related reports to ensure organization compliance with tax laws and regulations, and ensures accurate, reliable, and timely tax compliance preparation and reporting.

This position enjoys a local Chesterfield MO Hybrid work schedule.

What you will do

• Prepare and analyze assigned monthly and quarterly tax accruals for domestic and foreign jurisdictions consistent with the rules and interpretations under ASC 740 and other bases of accounting.
• Prepare US GAAP accrual for assigned companies for the planning and forecasting process.
• Compile and analyzes accounting information and prepares federal and state income tax returns. Ensures compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with other members of global tax to understand tax rules in local jurisdictions in order to properly report in US GAAP and local accounting basis.
• Prepare responses to requests for information from outside taxing authorities.
• Assist with analysis concerning tax planning opportunities as they affect RGA and client companies.
• Assist in implementation of process improvements
• Participate in the overall department internal control and compliance.
• Perform research, analysis and provides recommendations to tax policies and procedures.
• Maintain high degree of accuracy and adheres to tight deadlines.
• Maintain frequent contact with management and staff associates in finance, valuation, and administration to facilitate accomplishment of department objectives.
• Participate in ad hoc projects

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent related work experience
• 4-7 years accounting experience with 3+ years in tax accounting

Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Basic Word skills and Proficient Excel and Query/Pivot table skills
• Intermediate skills in the application of ASC 740-10
• Flexibility, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and fast paced conditions.
• Intermediate investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate interpersonal skills
• Ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects.
• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives.
• Ability to foster customer service.
• Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions.
• Basic negotiating and persuasion skills
• General business knowledge

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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.