Tax Analyst

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group’s member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a “small company” culture where your ideas will be heard with “big company” expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best. American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE/NASDAQ:AFG) is a holding company based in Cincinnati, Ohio and has been in business for more than four decades. Our insurance roots go back to the 1800’s with the founding of Great American Insurance Company in 1872. Today, through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is primarily engaged in property and casualty insurance (“P&C”), focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. AFG’s purpose is to enable individuals and businesses to manage financial risk using insurance products and services tailored to meet their specific and ever-changing risk exposures. AFG’s strategy is to allocate capital to insurance operations which management believes offers a competitive advantage or unique opportunities. The AFG Tax Division provides tax advice, analysis and planning services to the AFG family of companies and plays an integral role in all major transactions involving AFG and its subsidiaries. Within our department culture, we strive to grow and develop technical expertise, be technologically innovative, provide quality service, and maintain a strong team. In addition to transaction-related planning and advice, the Tax Division is responsible for federal, state and local compliance and tax controversy resolution from audit through litigation. The Tax Analyst will be a valued member of the AFG Tax Division whose job will encompass the federal tax responsibilities and preferred skills outlined below. Specific areas of opportunity will be tailored based on experience and interest to include foreign taxation, investment taxation, partnership taxation and tax technology opportunities. This role is ideal for CPAs currently in public accounting who are looking to transition into a strategic in-house tax role with exposure beyond compliance and offers a more predictable work schedule, or for a recent graduate seeking their first role in tax.Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in‑office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Conduct tax research in connection with current operations, new legislation, and proposed business transactions. Grow professionally and technically through access to senior reviewers, self-study, outside technical training courses, and internal GAI University courses. Participate in the development and implementation of tax technology initiatives. Prepare federal, state and local tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and foreign entities. Complete quarterly tax calculations and consolidation schedules to support financial statement accounting for income taxes and the calculation of quarterly federal and state estimated tax payments. Support implementation of new tax legislation impacting the business. Partner with investment, finance, and management teams to provide tax planning insights. Engage as a team member on projects as they arise. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline, CPA designation preferred. 0 to 5 years of experience in tax accounting and/or compliance. Experience with tax compliance and provision software, knowledge of Corptax is a plus. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, with an understanding of data lookup functions, pivot tables, and macros. General technology experience and curiosity is preferred. Experience with SharePoint, Tableau, Snowflake, and/or Generative AI models is a plus. Self-motivated and disciplined with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. Ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and concisely with internal and external contacts. Desire to learn new, specialized tax material and technology through self-study, research and seminars. Experience in insurance, state and local, partnership, investments and/or foreign taxation preferred. Early-Career Benefits: Exposure to complex corporate, insurance, partnership, and investment tax issues early in your career. An opportunity to contribute to the department’s innovation through the use of AI and other technology tools. Hands-on experience with tax provision, compliance, and transaction support. Direct visibility to senior tax leadership and business stakeholders. Business Unit: AFG Tax Benefits: We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits. Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at . *Excludes seasonal employees and interns. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co