Finance Accountant I - Tax

Division Or Field Office

Treasury Division

Department of Position: Corporate Taxation Department

Work From

Corporate Office, Erie PA

Salary Range

$49,340.00 - $78,815.00 *

salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

• This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.
  
  

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
  
  

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

Position Summary

• The hiring manager will also consider candidates for Finance Accountant II (F10). Level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
• Experience with at least one (1) Tax Season preferred.
• This is a tax-focused position with the additional duties added:
• Prepares consolidated federal income tax returns.
• Reviews tax returns for sales and use, personal property and corporate franchise/capital stock. Examines estimated tax payments and extension requests as needed.
• Maintains and applies a working knowledge of basic federal, state and local tax laws as well as the policies, procedures and filing requirements of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and various state and local tax agencies. Begins to develop knowledge of more advanced federal tax issues.
  

Under close supervision, performs basic accounting functions to organize, analyze, track and report financial activities on both a statutory accounting principles (SAP) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis. Under moderate supervision, prepares various federal, state and local tax returns. Assists with preparation of the tax provision and conducts tax research and related special projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Verifies and balances all source data used in the preparation of journal entries, financial statements, reports, schedules and other documents in terms of accuracy, completeness and compliance with requirements.
• Prepares monthly account and system reconciliations.
• Prepares various journal entries, statistical reports, surveys, supporting schedules, information returns, management reports and financial statements for internal use and external filings in accordance with applicable accounting principles or regulations within the required deadlines.
• Develops a working knowledge of various regulatory guidance (SAP/GAAP/SEC/SVO/IRS).
• Develops analytical and research skills.
• Assists with completion of internal control documentation and testing in accordance with SOX/MAR.
• Develops working knowledge of systems and applications and process flows participating in upgrades as appropriate.
• Assist in the preparation of workpapers for review by internal and external auditors.
• Completes special projects as required.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

The first three duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become clear.

Capabilities

• Values Diversity
• Nimble Learning
• Self-Development
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Cultivates Innovation
• Instills Trust
• Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field, required.
  
  

Additional Experience

• Working knowledge of spreadsheet, reporting, query and/or database software preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP required, SAP preferred.
• The position requires the incumbent to work weekends and restrict vacation during peak periods.
• **Incumbents focused on allocations and balancing systems may substitute four years of related experience in lieu of degree.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (

Driving; Rarely

Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (

Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Frequent (50-80%)

Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely