The Accounting Associate/Tax Accounting Associate is responsible for preparing and reporting tax filings at the state and local level, including the preparation of insurance premium taxes; sales and use taxes; property taxes; as well as federal excise taxes as needed. It also includes communicating with various state agencies regarding the collection, payment and reporting of these taxes. This position may also research and document the tax requirements and processes, assuring compliance with state and local tax laws.

Main Accountabilities:

• Prepares state and local tax returns reports and payments, using appropriate tax software.
• Works with other tax department staff to ensure accuracy of filings and compliance with multiple timetables and daily deadlines for multiple companies under management.
• Supports and assists with the roll up of premium tax and/or other state and local data for broader reports and filings.
• Responds to taxing authorities for inquiries related to tax filings, preparations, and supporting documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Equivalent work experience preferred
• 0- 5 years' relative work experience, working with gross receipts type tax returns (or other similar regulatory filings), financial reports and basic accounting principles.
• Excellent oral, written, listening and presentation skills including the ability to clearly articulate complex information to others; must be able to communicate well with other departments, as well as external clients and customers
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and issues of all types
• Ability to work effectively with all departments and affiliates to ensure integration of strategic goals and principles
• Knowledge of basic office and PC applications, including MS Word and Excel
Demonstrated ability to utilize technology to work more efficiently and productively.