Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax AccountantAEGIS Insurance Services, Inc. ("AEGIS") has an immediate opening for a Senior Tax Accountant to serve as a key technical contributor within the Tax Department by leading assigned tax accounting, compliance, research, planning, and process improvement activities. This role provides day-to-day technical guidance to junior staff, supports high-quality work product, and helps scale the tax function as AEGIS expands its domestic and international tax activities.Job Requirements:Minimum 5 years of progressive corporate tax or public accounting experience, including ASC 740 provision workInsurance industry tax experience desiredUndergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldCPA desiredExperience with federal, multi-state, and selected international tax complianceAbility to independently analyze tax issues, develop conclusions, review work, and provide guidanceProficiency with Microsoft Office; advanced proficiency in ExcelDemonstrated experience with tax software; experience with automation, analytics, or AI tools desiredAEGIS Core Competencies:Collaborative Communications and Behavior: Develops and maintains effective working relationships as a team member and across divisions; readily collaborates and shares information, seeks and provides constructive feedback, and supports a respectful workplaceInitiative and Accountability: Proactively addresses opportunities to enhance AEGIS' people, processes, products, and services, takes ownership for one's responsibilities by acting with integrity and in the best interest of the organization and stakeholdersQuality-Focused: Demonstrates a solution-focus, displays thoroughness and accuracy through quality deliverables, and demonstrates persistence and perseverance in achieving concrete and tangible outcomesService-Oriented: Conveys a genuine desire and ability to anticipate and meet customer needs and creates and nurtures mutually beneficial relationships within AEGIS and with AEGIS Members and brokersEssential Job Functions:Tax Accounting and ProvisionOversee assigned quarterly and annual ASC 740 provision components, including calculations, analyses, documentation, and review coordinationPrepare and review current/deferred tax calculations, return-to-provision analyses, valuation allowance support, and related schedulesAnalyze significant tax adjustments, uncertain tax positions, tax law changes, unusual results, and variances; develop recommendations for management reviewFederal, State, and International ComplianceLead preparation and review of federal, state, local, and selected international tax workpapers and filingsResearch tax issues, analyze tax law changes, and develop supportable technical conclusionsCoordinate with external advisors and internal stakeholders on assigned compliance mattersResearch and Analysis - Technical Research and DocumentationIndependently evaluate tax issues, regulatory developments, risks, opportunities, and alternative treatmentsResearch tax issues and support the development of technical documentation and analyses.Planning and Strategy - Strategic InitiativesSupport tax planning, transfer pricing, audits, and other strategic tax projects as needed.Participate in cross-functional initiatives with Accounting, Finance, IT, Legal, Human Resources, and external advisorsContribute to strengthening tax governance, risk management, and operational effectiveness across the organizationQuality Assurance and Continuous Improvement - Process Improvement and TechnologyImprove efficiency, consistency, and quality through process redesign, automation, AI, analytics, and tax technology toolsAssist in the development and maintenance of department procedures, controls, and documentationServe as day-to-day reviewer and technical resource for junior tax staff.Review workpapers, calculations, and analyses for accuracy, completeness, and technical support before management reviewProvide coaching, feedback, knowledge transfer, and training support to build departmental technical depthWe expect to pay a starting salary between $115,000 and $135,000. An applicant's placement within this range is based on their individual qualifications and professional experience. In addition to base salary, AEGIS employees are eligible to participate in the Company's annual incentive program, with competitive awards based on corporate and individual performance.In addition, we offer a comprehensive and competitive suite of options for health & wellness, retirement, income protection, time off and additional benefits:Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support and employee assistance programsRetirement: 401(k) with matching contributionIncome Protection: Life, disability, accident and critical illness insuranceTime Off: Vacation days, sick days, holidays and family/military leave optionsOther: Commuter benefits, pet insurance, hybrid work scheduleGrowth: Tuition assistance and professional development opportunitiesWe will consider this application carefully, but it does not guarantee employment. Selection is on a competitive basis. In addition, you must meet employment standards and specific position requirements. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status. AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc. participates in E-Verify.