Analyst, Tax

Tax Analyst

RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today's challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World's Most Admired Companies, we're the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

The Tax Analyst maintains tax accounting for assigned companies, which includes GAAP and local reporting, prepares tax returns, assists with planning and related reports to ensure organization compliance with tax laws and regulations, and ensures accurate, reliable, and timely tax compliance preparation and reporting.

Principal Duties:

• Prepare and analyze assigned monthly and quarterly tax accruals for domestic and foreign jurisdictions consistent with the rules and interpretations under ASC 740 and other bases of accounting.
• Prepare US GAAP accrual for assigned companies for the planning and forecasting process.
• Compile and analyze accounting information and prepare federal and state income tax returns. Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with other members of global tax to understand tax rules in local jurisdictions in order to properly report for US GAAP and local accounting basis.
• Prepare responses to requests for information from outside taxing authorities.
• Assist with analysis concerning tax planning opportunities as they affect RGA and client companies.
• Assist in implementation of process improvements
• Participate in the overall department internal control and compliance.
• Perform research, analysis and provide recommendations to tax policies and procedures.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Maintain frequent contact with management and staff associates in finance, valuation, and administration to facilitate accomplishment of department objectives.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent related work experience required
• CPA or Masters of Tax preferred

Work Experience:

• 3+ years in tax accounting required
• Public accounting experience preferred
• OneSource Income Tax and OneSource Tax Provision experience preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Basic Word skills
• Intermediate Excel and SQL/Query skills
• Intermediate skills in the application of ASC 740-10
• Flexibility, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills demonstrating the ability to share and impart knowledge
• Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and fast paced conditions
• Intermediate investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate interpersonal skills
• Ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously
• Ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects
• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
• Ability to foster customer service
• Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions
• Basic negotiating and persuasion skills
• General business knowledge

What You Can Expect From RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

Compensation Range: $78,080.00 - $110,860.00 Annual

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.