About Us
Since 1977 we have delivered first class solutions to insurers worldwide, by combining global reach with local decision making. We have built customer & broker relationships on years of trust, experience and execution. Through our people, our products and our partnerships, we deliver the capacity and expertise necessary to contribute to the sustainable growth of prosperous communities worldwide. To do so, our colleagues work with:
Integrity Work honestly, to enhance TransRe’s reputation
Respect Value all colleagues. Collaborate actively.
Performance We reward excellence. Be accountable, manage risk and deliver TransRe’s strengths
Entrepreneurship Seize opportunities. Innovate for and with customers.
Customer Focus Anticipate their priorities. Exceed their expectations.
We have the following job opportunity in our New York City office:
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we support diversity in the workforce.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 1 year of tax experience at a public accounting firm
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CPA track
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience in the reinsurance industry
- Knowledge of Workday Ledger and Oracle TRCS Tax Provision
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What We Do
We are a leading international reinsurance organization headquartered in New York with operations worldwide. We offer reinsurance capacity on both a treaty and facultative basis. We built our business on the principles of capacity, reliability, expertise and creativity to deliver the risk transfer solutions you need to support your business. We work closely with you, listening and asking to understand your strategic objectives, and offering you the full spectrum of property and casualty products, services and support to help you grow and succeed. We have dedicated teams of local professionals near you and we build relationships based on the fundamental promise that we will be here when you need us. We have the ability and willingness to pay your claims. We are members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies. We value risk. Our Core Values are woven into our key employment policies and procedures: Integrity - Work honestly. Enhance our reputation. People - Develop diverse talent. Reward excellence. Customer Focus - Anticipate their priorities. Exceed their expectations. Respect - Value all colleagues. Collaborate with one another. Entrepreneurship - Seize opportunities. Innovate for and with customers. Performance - Be accountable. Manage risks. Deliver our strength. For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to [email protected].
