Senior Accountant - Tax

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Position Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for providing timely and accurate financial information to management, auditors, and regulatory authorities while being responsive to the needs of internal and external customers. This position guides others in the use of appropriate accounting practices. These duties consistently require the exercise of discretion and independent judgment and involve complex and confidential data. The position requires knowledge necessary to analyze, interpret, and make decisions based on varying facts or circumstances. This position is focused in the Tax Accounting area and prepares both Life and Property & Casualty (P&C) tax functions and must know GAAP. Please note, this position is hybrid, with onsite attendance two - three days a week in Pekin, IL.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual processing of accounting information for related reporting requirements
• Answers questions and inquiries from management, auditors, and regulatory authorities
• Prepares, reviews, and submits regulatory filings
• Prepares responses for external auditors’, state examiners’, and regulatory authorities’ requests
• Prepares various analytical reports required by management throughout the year
• Assists with preparation and review of various departmental responsibilities
• Assists other areas of Accounting with accounting issues and special projects
• Mentors and assists with supervision of Accounting staff
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Review official Job Description for Department Specific functions

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• Typically requires 3+ years of related experience

Certifications & Licences

• Professional accounting or insurance designations preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to:

• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusion
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data
• Read, analyze, and interpret accounting and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others

Demonstrated skill in:

• Situational analysis and judgment in making critical decisions
• Filing, bookkeeping, recording, and computational skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Microsoft Office software

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary Range

$66,000.00 - $89,500.00 per year

This range is based on the expected level of experience and skills for this position. Final compensation will depend on individual qualifications.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Volunteer Program

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