Tax Accountant

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial! We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients.

About the role

COUNTRY Financial is seeking a Tax Accountant to join its Tax Compliance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to expand your tax expertise while partnering with teams across the organization to support essential business operations and initiatives. As a Tax Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with a variety of tax reporting and filing requirements.

You will grow and leverage your knowledge of tax laws and regulations to prepare and review tax returns, manage tax payments, and support the accounting of tax transactions with accuracy and timeliness. Beyond compliance, you'll have the opportunity to identify process improvements, implement efficiencies, and contribute to projects that enhance the effectiveness of the tax function.

This position provides exposure to various business operations, direct interaction with taxing authorities, and opportunities to provide tax insight on business transactions and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a desire to continuously improve processes.

If you enjoy collaborating with others, tackling complex tax issues, and making a visible impact within a respected financial services organization, we'd love to hear from you. How does this role make an impact?

• Prepares, reviews, and/or coordinates with third party vendor to ensure proper filing of state & municipal insurance premium tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations by required deadlines. Coordinates or initiates the payment of periodic estimates of state & local premium taxes throughout the year according to established due dates.
• Prepares, reviews, or coordinates the calculation and remittance of the appropriate surcharge payments and the necessary filings for the various companies according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations by required deadlines.
• Prepares, reviews, or coordinates the preparation of annual reports and business license renewals for the various companies according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations by required deadlines.
• Prepares or coordinates the completion of state and local sales/use tax returns for the various companies according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations by required deadlines.
• Prepares or coordinates the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations on a timely and accurate basis. Do you have what we're looking for? Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training. Accounting degree and/or CPA designation. Experience in premium, sales/use, withholding, and/or general corporate taxation. Able to use technology to enhance business processes. Self-motivated with strong critical-thinking skills and keen attention to detail. Able to work independently to guarantee the accurate and timely completion of tasks. Base Pay Range: $64,800-$89,100 The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience. Incentive Pay: In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan. Why work with us? Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business. You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match. COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. Come join our team at COUNTRY today!