Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Lead Tax Specialist to join our US Income Tax team for the insurance business unit of GE Aerospace. You will assist with the income tax provisions, tax compliance, and other tax matters. You will collaborate across the company with other departments such as accounting, investments, FP&A and actuarial. This is a great opportunity to use your desire to contribute and learn. The position will report directly to the Senior Tax Manager and have an opportunity to engage in a growing, collaborative, and encouraging work environment; as well as demonstrate personal strengths as a tax professional. This role can be in Overland Park, Kansas or remote, US

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with preparation of income tax provisions for monthly/quarterly/annual deadlines

• Record tax entries into ledger and prepare tax account reconciliations

• Gather information and prepare workpapers for US federal and state income tax compliance prepared by external advisors

• Assist with federal, state and local, & foreign income tax filings; quarterly estimates; and extensions as needed

• Assist with the tax reporting of the alternative investments portfolio

• Preparation and/or review state insurance premium tax filings

• Ability to meet monthly, quarterly and annual goals, targets, and deadlines

• Demonstrate attention to detail and a capacity to manage shifting priorities

• Deliver effective communication internally and externally

• Develop and implement process improvements in the Company’s tax procedures utilizing tax technology tools to simplify and automate complex processes

• Work closely with staff and managers of both the Tax and other key departments within the Company

• Must be comfortable dealing with issues and topics outside of their traditional tax training and running projects fully from start to finish

The salary range for this position is $95,900.00 - 127,800.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan. GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health. care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more.

BASIC QUALIFICATION

• Master of Accounting, tax focused

• Three or more years of relevant work experience in tax compliance and/or tax reporting

• Proficient in and/or working knowledge of Excel, interest in process improvements, and tax research platforms

• Knowledge of finance and accounting including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP

• Experience with ASC 740

• Understanding of federal, state and local reporting requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA

• Public accounting experience

• Knowledge of statutory accounting principles

• Limited partnership tax accounting experience

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the team

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position