Senior Tax Analyst

Position Overview:

Want to work with an innovative, talented and collaborative team with an amazing company culture? Come join us We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Tax Analyst to join our dynamic tax team at Skyward, a leading publicly traded insurance company. In this role, you will coordinate with external service providers in various tax related areas. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a fast-paced and evolving environment, contributing to the company's tax strategy and compliance. This position reports directly to the Senior Director, Tax, and will collaborate with other members of the finance and accounting teams and our third-party service provider(s).

Key Responsibilities:

• Tax Provision (ASC 740 & SSAP 101) :
• Coordinate with external service providers on tax provisions under ASC 740 (US GAAP) and SSAP 101 (Statutory Accounting Principles), including data gathering, calculation support and documentation.
• Review and analyze tax provision calculation and schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Implement and maintain tax technology solutions to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Assist with internal/ external audit questions
• Tax Compliance :
• Collaborate with external service providers on federal, state & local income tax returns, including data gathering, calculation support and documentation.
• Process quarterly federal, state & local estimated tax payments and Federal Excise Tax Payment
• Maintain compliance calendars, track tax deadlines
• Assist with federal and state tax notices, including gathering documentation and providing requested information.
• Fixed Asset Management :
• Manage the fixed asset rollforward process, ensuring the accuracy of depreciation schedules.
• Collaborate with the project delivery team to track and reconcile capitalized assets
• Ad Hoc Projects :
• Assist in a variety of ad hoc tax-related projects, including research on emerging tax issues, process improvements, and special initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support corporate initiatives and other strategic goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement to succeed in an autonomous work environment.
• Demonstrate strong initiative and ability to take on new and challenging assignments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and stressful situations with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with tax and accounting technology, experience with IAS, Blackline, Clearwater and Workiva a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or advanced degree (Master's in Taxation or equivalent) preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience, insurance industry background a plus
• Solid understanding of tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Proficiency in tax software, Excel, and other relevant tools (e.g., Sage, OneSource).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The applicable base salary for this opportunity is $95,000 - $130,000. The base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. In addition to the base salary, this opportunity is eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition and professional certification assistance, 401k savings, elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program, paid time off, paid holidays, and child bonding leave, as well as other employee assistance programs.