Position Summary

Assured Guaranty is seeking a Tax Associate to join our Accounting - Tax team. The Associate’s primary responsibilities include assisting with the preparation of the quarterly tax provision and related financial statement disclosures in connection with GAAP and Statutory financial statement audits. The Associate will also assist with the preparation of consolidated Federal corporate income tax returns, standalone federal corporate (1120) and insurance (1120-PC) tax returns, various state tax returns, and various informational and foreign tax forms, such as BEAT (8991), GILTI (8892), and CFCs (5471).

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of GAAP and Insurance Statutory (SSAP #10) income tax provisions and supporting documentation
• Maintenance and reconciliation of consolidated current and deferred tax balance sheet accounts
• Assist with the preparation of annual current provision to tax return true-up calculation
• Preparation of state premium and municipal tax returns
• Preparation of quarterly federal and state estimated tax payment calculations along with extension and related filings
• Collaborate with other departments to obtain specific information required for the tax provision and/or tax return preparation
• Cooperate with IRS, State, and public accounting auditors.
• Assist with responses to state audit inquires
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley documentation of tax process and procedures

Candidate Background and Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax department
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA or graduate degree preferred.
• Exposure to Federal, State, and multi-State income taxation compliance
• Some insurance tax experience is preferred but not required
• Solid technical skills, including Microsoft Windows, Office applications, general ledger software and tax preparation software (PeopleSoft GL and OneSource tax prep. are a plus)
• Be a highly motivated self-starter and successful in a collaborative, team-oriented setting
• Have exceptional organization skills with excellent attention to detail
• Have strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), including ability to simplify and communicate complex business information

Annual base salary for the position is expected to be from $115,000 per year to $130,000 per year. The actual salary will depend on various factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience and credentials, salary expectations of applicable candidates, and other applicable market conditions. This position also provides applicable employee benefits, as well as eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.