What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior State & Local Tax Accountant position at Western & Southern Financial Group?
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Western & Southern Financial Group (Western & Southern) is one of the strongest financial services groups in the world, with a 138-year history built on trust, compassion and a commitment to our customers and our community. We help provide financial security and peace of mind to millions of families across the country through insurance, investments and retirement solutions.
What You’ll Do: A Day in the Life of a Senior State & Local Tax Accountant
The Senior State & Local Tax Accountant will support the W&SFG state and local tax compliance and reporting, including income/franchise, premium, sales and use, and property tax matters. The position coordinates the day-to-day compliance process, reviews externally prepared work, provides supporting data, resolves routine questions, assists with audits and notices, performs tax research and account analysis, and escalates significant or judgmental matters to Tax management.
Your Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Coordinates all state and local returns for Western & Southern Financial Group to include all life and non-life subsidiaries, including the State Premium, Income/Franchise and Sales and Use Tax Returns, all non-life State Income/Franchise and Property Tax Returns.
- Supports and coordinates notices and inquiries, including information gathering, response preparation, issue tracking and communication with taxing authorities and external advisors.
- Coordinates sales and use and property tax compliance with internal teams and external service providers and reviews related filings, payments and account reconciliations.
- Supports and coordinates state and local tax audits for Enterprise.
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree Accounting
- Multi State Tax experience
Preferred:
- CPA
Why Work for Us
We know people do their best work when they feel valued and are supported. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you succeed both at work and at home, including:
- Paid time off increasing with tenure.
- Tuition reimbursement and individualized career development plans.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) savings plan with pension options.
- Parental leave and maternity leave with a 4-week transition back to work.
- Access to on-site amenities like a fitness center, cafeteria and more.
- Extensive employee discount program.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Western & Southern is a Fortune 500® company recognized as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes1. We invest in our associates through meaningful skill development, leadership opportunities and career coaching.
Our commitment to career growth and employee development earned us national recognition, including two gold badges from Where You Work Matters and Top 10 Military Friendly Employer and Top Spouse Employer designations. We take pride in helping associates build meaningful careers through award-winning development programs and leadership opportunities. Hear what our associates say about their experience at W&S!
We also recognize that talent comes from many different backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply.
Our Culture
Western & Southern is built on a culture driven by integrity, top-notch performance, teamwork and collaboration. We’re committed to hiring and developing professionals who strive for excellence, demonstrate strong ethics and make fact-based decisions. Our associates are empowered to chase their career dreams while being supported every step of the way.
Western & Southern is not just a place to work — it’s somewhere to grow, lead, win and make a difference in your career and community.
Learn more at www.westernsouthern.com/careers.
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