[Remote] Tax Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EMPLOYERS is a dynamic provider of workers' compensation insurance and services, seeking a Tax Analyst to join their tax department. The successful candidate will handle compliance and accounting for premium tax and income tax, prepare filings, and perform general ledger entries while meeting tight deadlines.ResponsibilitiesPrepare periodic premium tax and assessment filings, often supported by complex calculations and formulas in ExcelGather, analyze, and synthesize data from diverse systemsOrganize and reference schedules and workpapers underlying filings and paymentsFor assigned areas, maintain an individual calendar and organize assignments to meet frequent deadlinesPerform complex general ledger entries and reconciliations for premium tax and assessmentsAssist in the preparation of federal, state, and local income tax complianceAssist in the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions (GAAP and STAT), account reconciliations, deferred tax analyses, annual return-to-provision adjustments, and intercompany settlementsAt times working independently, locate, interpret, and apply state regulations and instructionsLearn, apply, and continuously improve Tax Department methods and proceduresSkills2-4 years of experience in public accounting, corporate tax, or a combinationExperience in public company ASC 740 income tax provisionsExperience working for a publicly traded company (NYSE and/or NASDAQ)Proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly ExcelExperience with general ledger softwareLearns quickly when facing new situationsEmbraces new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasmMakes sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problemsConsistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances and tight deadlinesReadily tackles tough assignments with organization and attention to detailWorks collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesBachelor's degree in AccountingMaster's degree in Tax highly desirableBenefitsA comprehensive benefits packageCompany OverviewEmployers is a provider of workers' compensation insurance for small businesses. It was founded in 1913, and is headquartered in Reno, Nevada, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.employers.com.