Tax Accountant

At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.
Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities.
We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.
 
Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s work together.

Job Summary

Perform corporate tax compliance and accounting functions to assure the Company meets all federal, state and local taxing regulatory requirements. Prepare accounting and financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles in compliance with department policies, processes, controls and documentation.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare income, premium, sales and use and property tax returns based on general instructions, related state regulations and prior year workpapers. Assist in meeting Company’s life/non-life consolidated income tax compliance requirements by preparing small C corporation and partnership returns based on general instructions and prior year workpapers. Preparation includes detailed analysis of the results of operations of the entity and detailed support documentation/schedules which support related tax position if necessary. Prepare analysis of state apportionment factors as necessary. (50%)

• Prepare premium, sales and use and property tax accruals based on general instructions and prior accrual workpapers. Assist in accounting for guarantee assessment for various taxing authorities. (30%) 

• Conduct research on promulgated tax issues which can be resolved by accessing related laws and regulations. Prepare analysis and related formal memorandum supporting the results of the research for files and department manager. (10%)

• Support federal state and regulatory audits by responding to requests from examiners. (10%)

Skills and Background You’ll Need

• Experience: 0 to 2 years experience in accounting and tax, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.

• CPA (preferred)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field - REQUIRED

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Winning together: Work as a collaborative member on the corporate tax & compliance team.

• Driving success: Constantly pursue exceptional results that take us “next level.” 

• Adaptability: Adapt quickly to feedback by adjusting priorities to fit new circumstances.

Why Join the Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• An annual incentive bonus plan 

• Generous paid time off

• A supportive and responsive management approach

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

• Paid time off to volunteer 

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

• Much more!

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Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Salary Range:

24.28 - 35.70

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.