Senior Tax Accountant

Company: Americo Financial Life and Annuity
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Senior Tax Accountant Americo: We're in this for life!The roots of the Americo family of companies date back more than 100 years.Americo is a Life Insurance, Medicare Supplement Insurance, and Annuity company providing innovative products to our customers.At Americo, it's the people who make things work, so we hope you join us!What you'll love about working at Americo:We offer a comprehensive paid training program that will make you feel prepared and excited about your role. We place true value in work/life balance. We offer generous Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays to all associates.Health and Well-Being: We are proud to offer subsidies to support your health and fitness goals by providing gym membership subsidies Prepare for your Future: Americo offers a 401(k) with a company matchOpportunities to Give Back! We support several local organizations like Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, American Red Cross, Harvester's, and many more.Company Culture and Team-building: Americo participates in Kansas City Corporate Challenge, hosts company-sponsored events, and bring ice cream and coffee trucks on-site to show our appreciationWe are conveniently located in Downtown Kansas City, within walking distance to top attractions and restaurantsAs an associate, you will receive complimentary paid parking near our Americo officesJob Description:Prepare current income tax provision, prepare and review income tax returns (specifically partnership, S corp, trust, and individual returns), prepare and review state apportionment, address tax related notices received, facilitate and handle questions from outside tax preparer for federal, state, and foreign filings, calculate estimated tax payments and shareholder tax distributions, and prepare and review financial statements.Key Responsibilities: Prepare current income tax provision and state apportionment for annual IPFS tax return filingsTax Return preparation of partnerships, S and C corporation, trust and individual returnsPreparation of financial statements Assist in special projects relating to various financial and tax activitiesAddress and handle tax related notices receivedWork with outside tax preparers for federal, state, and foreign filingsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Complete knowledge of accounting theory and principals.Complete knowledge of computer software applications and how to use them. (Microsoft Office, OneSource Income Tax, QuickBooks)Knowledge of individual, corporation, partnership and trust income tax returns.Knowledge of income tax provision preparation under ASC 740.Proficiency in Microsoft Office application. (i.e. Excel, Word)Clear written and verbal communication skills.Ability to problem solve.Organization skills including ability to multi-task.Organized, dedicated and able to work well with others.Ability to adapt easily to change.Four- year college education

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