Senior Tax Accountant

at QBE The Americas in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity

This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of accurate tax reporting functions by effectively and efficiently completing designated tax accounting procedures and deliverables within area of responsibility to support corporate and regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

*Facilitate the preparation of premium tax returns outsourced to third party, including ownership of the document request and payment processes
Manage use tax filing obligations prepared by staff
Engage with management across the business on indirect tax considerations
Champion process improvement by evaluating current processes, identifying weaknesses & opportunities and implementing new procedures
Engage with auditors and regulators to facilitate premium tax audits and other queries
* Contribute to successful completion of tax accounting procedures by accurately preparing various tax calculations, assisting in gathering and analyzing financial information from various sources and ensuring tax returns are appropriately filed
*Provide oversight to tax compliance by identifying areas of tax risk exposure and developing risk mitigation strategies
*Recommend continuous improvement of tax processes by developing efficiencies and synthesizing process solutions to ensure implementation of best practices
*Participate and manage the completion of various tax related projects and requirements by sharing knowledge and expertise, providing guidance on tax related matters, building relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
*Support team member development by assisting with integration of new associates, sharing knowledge, resolving tax questions and escalating complex issues when needed
*Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value "can do" people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun

Required Education

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Required Experience

* 4 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills

* Experience preparing or reviewing state premium tax returns for a property and casualty insurer * Appropriately prioritize assigned tasks to ensure timely goal achievement
*Work with people at different levels within the organization to accomplish a common goal
*Create and maintain current, accurate and readily accessible data in various formats
*Monitor short and long term impact of contributions and ensure accuracy and adherence to long-term goal
*Implement reports to provide access to critical system information
*Financial acumen and awareness of financial responsibility
*Analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems
*Use internal and external resources to gather, analyze and reorganize information
*Understand team dynamics and utilize the individual strengths of each member to achieve results
*Complete tasks by taking decisive or quick action
*High attention to detail

Preferred Experience

* Experience in a tax accounting firm/environment
*increasing levels of responsibility

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

* Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Preferred Knowledge

* Advanced knowledge of products and concepts relating to the financial services industry, including financial instruments, financial management, insurance principles and cash and capital principles
*Advanced knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
*Applied working knowledge of finance principles and general accounting concepts
*Applied knowledge of CORPTAX database
*Applied knowledge of Oracle Fusion ERP, Oracle TRCS

About QBE

We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the center of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our... For full info follow application link.

Equal Employment Opportunity  

The companies of QBE North America are committed to equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, citizenship, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. All personal information contained in this application will be kept confidential as required by law.