Senior Associate - Tax Accountant

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

This position is hybrid - Tuesday - Thursday in the New York Office and Monday and Friday work from home.

Business Overview:

Join Corporate Finance where expertise meets strategic impact. Partner with diverse business units, providing financial insights and guiding sound decision-making. You'll work collaboratively to ensure data accuracy, implement robust controls, and safeguard policy owner interests. Become part of a team dedicated to financial stewardship, enabling business performance, and paving the way for a secure future for generations to come.

Role Overview:

Review/prepare federal and international tax returns and related workpapers.  Assist with consolidation of the federal tax return including required workpapers.  Assist with quarterly estimated tax payment calculations.  Assist /perform in the tax return information gathering process including interaction with finance department and business unit personnel. Prepare/assist  US GAAP and Statutory current and deferred tax provisions including preparation of supporting workpapers.  Assist in the preparation of provision to tax return computations.  Review/compile information necessary to respond to IRS IDRs.  Perform basic tax research and analysis.  Assist with special projects.  

What You'll Do:

• Review/prepare federal and international tax returns and related workpapers.  
• Assist as required with the consolidation of the federal tax return.  
• Prepare/assist with quarterly and year end US GAAP and Statutory current and deferred tax accounting.
• Assist with new international tax reporting requirements (Pillar II).  
• Assist with IRS and state tax examinations.
• Perform basic tax research and analysis projects.  
• Assist with special projects.  

What You'll Bring:

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance; Master's Degree desirable --MS or MBA but not required
• Tax accounting for insurance companies, tax compliance for both life and non-life insurance companies; tax compliance for US international tax reporting; good excel and other tax technology skills; knowledge of Corptax a plus
• Requires intermediate knowledge of tax accounting under ASC 740 and basic federal and state tax compliance skills; 
• Should have a general understanding of life insurance and asset management businesses.
• Should be able to work collaborately with co-workers and have an attitude of continuous learning and development
• Should be working to enhance data analysis skills and be willing to learn basic tax research skills
• Should be able to discern when issues should be raised to their manager
• Should be assertive and articulate and able to communicate with managers and co-workers throughout the finance function and business units

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range:  $77,500-$125,000 

Overtime eligible: Exempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Diversity Promise

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

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Job Requisition ID: 91086