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Tax Manager

TaxTaxFull TimeRemoteTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1912H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

8 days ago

Salary

$79.5K - $132.9K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishCloudERP

Job Description

• Leads and assists with state and local tax return preparation and filing. • Assists with assessing tax and financial statement implications of activities and events, whether actual or proposed, and seeks to optimize outcomes. • Reviews and prepares journal entries, account reconciliations and related analysis. • Leads, coordinates and executes tax payments. • Manages interactions with tax authorities and other external parties. • Creatively and regularly utilizes information services and avenues to obtain insights and answer questions related to tax, software and other matters. • Leads process improvement and/or technology implementation projects. • Mentors and develops other team members.

Job Requirements

  • 5 years of relevant experience in an insurance company's tax function or within a public accounting firm's tax practice.
  • Experience with Premium Taxes and with Premium Pro or equivalent systems.
  • Working knowledge of cloud-based ERP environments, preferably Workday.
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Proven ability to manage deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed and change-oriented environment.
  • Strong analytic and reasoning ability, including analyzing and reviewing tax law and making recommendations.
  • Proven process-improvement and documentation track record.
  • Good verbal communication ability.
  • Experience in technical writing.
  • Ability to identify, analyze and logically frame issues.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Experience with Alteryx and/or Power BI a plus.

Benefits

  • Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
  • Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
  • Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
  • Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
  • Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
  • Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.

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