State and Local Tax Manager
The Impact
- Responsible for the preparation, review, and processing of the annual premium tax filings and associated compliance
- Ensure accuracy of and compliance with tax calendar and internal controls
- Responsible for the review preparation of internal and external statutory financial reporting associated with state and local tax
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state tax developments
- Provide information and support to business areas
- Advise on non-routine transactions impacting state filings, including acquisitions and dispositions
- Assist with state and local tax audits
- Prepare / Review Premium Tax Accruals
- Prepare, review and approve journal entries
- Review internal and external statutory and GAAP financial reporting associated with the Tax, Licenses & Fees tax accruals
- Prepare General Ledger Reconciliations
- Prepare / review Annual Statement Schedule T
- Assist with state legislative and regulatory initiatives
- Guaranty Fund compliance
The Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
- 8+ years of Tax and/or Accounting experience
- 5+ years State and Local Income Tax experience
The Ideal Qualifications
- CPA or MST highly desirable
- Experience in the insurance industry highly preferred
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong time and project management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to identify issues and recommend effective solutions
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong computer skills, including tax compliance software, GL systems and research software
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Access desirable
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
