Sr. Tax Accountant, Corporate Finance

Location Designation: Hybrid

When you join New York Life, you’re joining a company that values career development, collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness. We want employees to feel proud about being part of a company that is committed to doing the right thing. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while developing personally and professionally through various resources and programs. New York Life is a relationship-based company and appreciates how both virtual and in-person interactions support our culture.

Position Summary

Prepare quarterly and year end US GAAP and Statutory current provisions and deferred tax accounting for life and property casualty companies. Primarily responsible for preparation for provision for the newly acquired companies. Review/prepare federal and state tax returns and related workpapers. Assist with consolidation of the federal tax return including required workpapers. Assist /perform in the tax return information gathering process including interaction with finance department and business unit personnel. Assist in the preparation of provision to tax return computations. Review/compile information necessary to respond to IRS IDRs. Perform basic tax research and analysis. Assist with special projects.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare quarterly and year end US GAAP and Statutory current provisions and deferred tax accounting for life and property casualty companies.
  • Review/prepare federal and state tax returns and related workpapers.
  • Assist with consolidation of the federal tax return including required workpapers.
  • Assist in the preparation of provision to tax return computations.
  • Review/compile information necessary to respond to IRS IDRs.
  • Perform basic tax research and analysis. Assist with special projects.

Requirements

  • BS/BA in Accounting or Finance preferred; Master’s Degree desirable –MS or MBA but not required
  • At least 5-7 years of relevant work experience
  • Experience with Tax accounting for insurance companies, tax compliance for both life and non-life insurance companies
  • Experience with Excel
  • Knowledge of Corptax system is a plus
  • Should have a general understanding of life insurance and asset management businesses
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Salary range: $90,000-$135,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Click here to learn more about our benefits. Starting salary is dependent upon several factors including previous work experience, specific industry experience, and/or skills required.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We’re proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. We invite you to bring your talents to New York Life, so we can continue to help families and businesses “Be Good At Life.” To learn more, please visit LinkedIn, our Newsroom and the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

Job Requisition ID: 89443

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Job Category
Accounting and Finance
Job Type
unspecified
Salary
USD 90,000.00 - 135,000.00 per year
Country
United States
City
New York
Career Level
unspecified
Company
New York Life Insurance Co
JOB SOURCE
https://jobs.newyorklife.com/job/New-York-Sr_-Tax-Accountant%2C-Corporate-Finance-NY-10001/1072750900/