Tax Associate

Selby Jennings; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Tax Associate to join their expanding Finance & Accounting team. This exciting opportunity involves maintaining tax accounting for various companies while ensuring compliance with GAAP and local regulations. You will prepare federal and state tax returns, assist in planning and forecasting processes, and respond to external tax authority requests. Join a dynamic team that values problem-solving and communication skills, and contribute to enhancing tax policies and procedures. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years accounting experience with 3+ years in tax accounting.
• Knowledge of application of ASC 740-10 and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns.
• Assist with process improvements and compliance research.
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly tax accruals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Multi-tasking Skills

Time Management Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Tax Associate (PR/540752) St. Louis, Missouri

Salary: USD 80,000 - USD 110,000 per year

Location: Chesterfield, MO – Suburb of St. Louis

Job Type: Hybrid, 2 days WFH

Client/Job Summary:

Our client is a leading Fortune 500 firm that focuses on reinsurance. They are expanding their Finance & Accounting team and are seeking a Tax Analyst to help maintain tax accounting for a list of companies in accordance with GAAP and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. GAAP and local reporting.
2. Prepare US GAAP accrual for assigned companies for the planning and forecasting process.
3. Prepare federal and state income tax returns.
4. Assist with planning and related reports to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
5. Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly tax accruals with rules and regulations under ASC 740.
6. Respond to external requests from tax authorities.
7. Assist with process improvements, department compliance, research and analysis for recommendations to tax policies and procedures, and ad hoc projects.

Key Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related work experience.
2. 4-7 years accounting experience with 3+ years in tax accounting.
3. Knowledge of application of ASC 740-10 and GAAP.
4. Knowledge of Excel functions (e.g. Query/Pivot table skills).
5. Communication, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and time management skills.