TransRe

Tax Accountant/ Senior Tax Accountant

TransRe$110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year of tax experience in public accounting
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • CPA certification or on track to obtain it
  • Experience in (re)insurance industry preferred
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Familiarity with Workday Ledger and Oracle TRCS Tax Provision is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provision per US GAAP and statutory requirements
  • Review federal, state, and local income tax returns for various corporations
  • Handle state, local, and other tax compliance tasks like sales & use and property taxes
  • Manage US information filings for foreign entities and tax credit calculations
  • Assist with audits from federal, state, and local tax authorities
  • Identify tax reduction opportunities and minimize audit exposure
  • Utilize software to enhance workflow and improve efficiency

Benefits

  • Supportive agile work schedule with hybrid work options
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid time off
  • Incentive pay opportunity
Full Job Description
Description

We are looking for a Tax Accountant / Senior Tax Accountant who will report to the Tax Manager. This role will be responsible for supporting tax financial reporting and tax compliance requirements for TransRe entities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Involvement with preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provision in accordance with US GAAP and US statutory reporting requirements
  • Involvement with preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns for US Insurance and Non-insurance corporations
  • Involvement with preparation and review of state, local, and other tax compliance (i.e. sales & use, personal property, commercial rent tax, federal excise tax reporting, etc.)
  • Involvement with preparation and review of US information filings for foreign entities (i.e., Form 5471, 8865, 8621, etc.) and foreign tax credit calculations (Form 1118)
  • Assisting with federal, state, and local tax authority audits
  • Identifying opportunities and making recommendations to reduce taxes and minimize audit exposure
  • Utilizing software and systems to improve quality of work, improve processes and increase efficiency
  • With Tax Manager
    • Engaging with external specialist as necessary to support complex tax issues
    • Supporting operations and strategic corporate objectives
    • Reconciling and utilizing data to execute and compile tax requirements
  • The Tax Accountant will also work with third party vendors that provide services to the tax team


Requirements
  • Minimum of 1 year of tax experience at a public accounting
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance
  • Experience in the (re)insurance industry is a plus
  • CPA or CPA track
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Knowledge of Workday Ledger and Oracle TRCS Tax Provision is a plus


Work Schedule

TransRe is supportive of an agile work schedule, which may differ based on individual roles, your local office's practices and preferences marketplace trends, and TransRe's business objectives. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with approximately 3 days in the office per week, with the remainder of the week remote.

Compensation

In addition to base salary, for this position, TransRe offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and incentive pay opportunity. The anticipated annual base salary range in New York for this position, exclusive of benefits, paid time off, and incentive pay opportunity is $110,000 - $130,000. This range is an estimate and the actual base salary offered for this position will be determined based on certain factors, including the applicant's specific skill set and level of experience.

About TransRe

TransRe is a leading global reinsurer with over 40 years of experience in the industry. The company provides reinsurance solutions to insurance companies in over 100 countries. TransRe offers a wide range of products and services, including property, casualty, specialty, and accident and health reinsurance. The company is known for its innovative solutions and strong financial ratings. TransRe is a subsidiary of Alleghany Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.
Learn more about TransRe
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1977

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