Tax Accountant / Staff Accountant | Preference given to candidates in the greater Reno, NV area

General Summary

The successful candidate will become a key member of a small, highly-functioning, public insurance company tax department. The position is involved in many aspects of compliance and accounting for assessments, premium tax, and income tax in a deadline-sensitive environment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare periodic premium tax and assessment filings, often supported by complex calculations and formulas in Excel. Gather, analyze, and synthesize data from diverse systems.
• Organize and reference schedules and workpapers underlying filings and payments.
• For assigned areas, maintain an individual calendar and organize assignments to meet frequent deadlines.
• Perform complex general ledger entries and reconciliations for premium tax and assessments.
• Assist in the preparation of federal, state, and local income tax compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions (GAAP and STAT), account reconciliations, deferred tax analyses, annual return-to-provision adjustments, and intercompany settlements.
• At times working independently, locate, interpret, and apply state regulations and instructions.
• Learn, apply, and continuously improve Tax Department methods and procedures.
• Other duties and projects, as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Learns quickly when facing new situations.
• Embraces new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Makes sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances and tight deadlines.
• Readily tackles tough assignments with organization and attention to detail.
• Works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Job Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in public accounting, corporate tax, or a combination.
• Experience in public company ASC 740 income tax provisions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Master’s degree in Tax highly desirable. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
• Experience with general ledger software.

Work Environment:

This role potentially and will routinely use office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and web conferencing technology as examples.

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some mobility is required
• May work early, late, or occasional weekend hours to accommodate business needs
• Occasional lifting of a maximum of 30lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Ideal candidate will be able to work a hybrid schedule with quarterly check ins with the local Reno, NV team

Expected Work Hours:

• Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Travel:

• May be required to travel to off-site location(s) to attend meetings, as necessary

Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000comprehensive benefits package with 401k and match. Please follow the link to our benefits page for details! https://www.employers.com/careers/our-benefits-and-perks/

EMPLOYERS is a dynamic, fast-growing provider of workers' compensation insurance and services, we are seeking a goal-oriented individual willing to put their ideas to work!

We offer a positive, challenging work environment, combined with an opportunity to build your career as you help us grow our business, in innovative and imaginative ways that are uniquely EMPLOYERS®!

Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, EMPLOYERS attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource, our employees across the United States. EMPLOYERS is known for the quality service and expertise we provide to our clients, and the exemplary work environment we provide for our employees.

We live and breathe our core values: Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Initiative, Accountability, Innovation, and Personal Fulfillment. These are the pillars that support how we do business with our clients as well as how we treat each other!

At EMPLOYERS, you’ll discover an energetic environment that inspires top achievement. As “America’s small business insurance specialist”, we have the resources, a solid reputation and an expanding nationwide identity to enrich your work/life and enhance your career. #LI-Remote HP22