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Tax Accountant

Selby Jennings • Manhattan, NY • Posted 4 days ago

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Hybrid • Full-time • Senior Level

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A mid-sized P&C Insurance firm is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Tax Accountant to join their team. The role involves the accurate and timely filing of federal and state tax returns, managing premium tax returns, overseeing assessment payments, and handling statutory reporting requirements. This position is critical for ensuring compliance with tax regulations and resolving any related issues.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the timely filing of quarterly premium tax returns by third-party providers.
  • Review and approve annual premium tax returns prepared by these providers.
  • Prepare and analyze state-required statutory reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Reconcile premium tax payments quarterly between company records and third-party provider.
  • Reconcile surcharge accounts on a quarterly basis.

Qualifications

Required

  • 5+ years of tax accounting or similar accounting experience
  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Preferred

  • Experience working within the P&C Insurance industry

About Selby Jennings

Selby Jennings is a global executive search firm specializing in Financial Services recruitment across various sectors like Investment Banking, Fintech, and Risk Management. With nearly 20 years of experience, they offer comprehensive recruitment services and expert guidance on industry trends to help businesses and professionals succeed in the competitive world of finance.

Full Job Description

A mid-sized P&C Insurance firm is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Tax Accountant to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely filing of federal and state tax returns, managing premium tax returns, overseeing assessment payments, and handling statutory reporting requirements. This position is a critical role in ensuring compliance with tax regulations and resolving any related issues.

What you'll be doing…

  • Ensure the timely filing of quarterly premium tax returns by third-party providers. Review and approve annual premium tax returns prepared by these providers.
  • Prepare and analyze state-required statutory reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Reconcile premium tax payments quarterly between company records and third-party provider. Reconcile surcharge accounts on a quarterly basis.

What you'll need to be successful…

  • 5+ years of tax accounting or similar accounting experience
  • Experience working within the P&C Insurance industry is a plus, but not required
  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills

What makes this role special…

  • You will be joining a rapidly expanding team and will have amazing growth opportunities within the firm
  • Given how business critical this role is, this position provides extensive executive-level exposure
  • The ability to work on a hybrid schedule, with ample remote days to maintain a flexible working environment