Transamerica

Senior Tax Accountant (Hybrid)

Transamerica$78K — $103K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
  • 5-8 years of professional experience in tax, accounting, or a related field, with significant expertise in at least one tax specialty.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and online research software (RIA, Westlaw).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
  • Organizational skills to manage multiple assignments effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and reviews local, state, and federal tax returns and quarterly tax provisions.
  • Researches complex tax laws and drafts technical memos or outlines.
  • Identifies tax-related problems and develops alternative solutions.
  • Implements project plans and leads small projects or components of larger projects.
  • Reviews unusual tax situations with management for additional insights.
  • Coaches, develops, and trains staff, while managing workflow of tax professionals.
  • Completes moderately difficult assignments with minimal supervision.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k matching and a pension plan to support retirement planning.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education and career development opportunities.
  • Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually and ten paid holidays per year.
Full Job Description
Job Family
Tax

Job Description Summary
Researches complicated tax issues, analyzes applicable tax laws, and documents conclusions. Participates in team projects, offering direction to others to achieve tax department goals.

Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Prepares and/or reviews local, state, and federal tax returns and quarterly tax provisions, as well as financial and management reports.
  • Prepares and/or reviews amended tax returns, quarterly tax provisions, as well as investment taxation workpapers.
  • Researches complicated tax law and accounting principles and drafts technical memos or outlines.
  • Identifies problems and opportunities and develops alternatives.
  • Implements project plans and leads small projects or parts of complex projects.
  • Recognizes unusual situations and reviews such situations with management.
  • Actively coaches, develops, and trains staff. May direct the workflow of other staff professionals.
  • Completes moderately difficult assignments with little supervision and review.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
  • 5-8 years of professional experience in tax, accounting, or equivalent area, with substantial experience in at least one tax specialty.
  • Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), on-line research software (RIA, Westlaw), applicable tax and/or accounting software systems.
  • Written/verbal communication skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Organizational skills to perform multiple assignments.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with GAAP Reporting


Working Conditions:
  • Hybrid (Tuesday - Thursday in office)
  • Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Minimal to occasional travel may be required.


Location:
  • Cedar Rapids, IA


Compensation:
  • The Salary for this position generally ranges between $78,000 - $103,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
  • Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.


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This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

Disclaimer:
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  • We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
  • Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer-not through text or email.


What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits
  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees


Benefits Package
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities


Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
  • Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Referral Bonus Programs

About Transamerica

The Transamerica Corporation is an American holding company for various life insurance companies and investment firms operating primarily in the United States, offering life and supplemental health insurance, investments, and retirement services. The company has major offices located in Baltimore, Maryland; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Denver, Colorado; Norwood, Massachusetts; Exton, Pennsylvania; Harrison, New York; Johns Creek, Georgia; Plano, Texas; and St. Petersburg, Florida. Additional affiliated offices are located throughout the United States. In 1999, it became a subsidiary of Aegon, a European financial services company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Transamerica funds the Transamerica Institute, a nonprofit foundation which comprises the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies and the Transamerica Center for Health Studies.
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