SiriusPoint · 2 hours ago
Senior Tax Accountant
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expSiriusPoint is a global underwriter of insurance and reinsurance providing solutions to clients and brokers around the world. The Senior Tax Accountant will assist in various aspects of the company’s tax functions, including tax compliance, planning, and reporting, while ensuring optimal and compliant tax positions in alignment with business objectives.
Auto InsuranceInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed, organized, and cross-referenced working papers which agree to standardized ASC 740 and SSAP 101 templates in support of financial statements and related disclosures. Completion of working papers should be prepared/reviewed timely and relatively error free
Prepare and maintain support for deferred tax inventories, including full balance sheet review of deferred tax items corresponding to trial balance accounts
Responsible for preparing tax journal entries and reconciling tax accounts to support
Assist with preparation of tax footnote disclosure for US GAAP, US Statutory and Canadian OFSI
Prepare supporting documentation to support position on US tax attributes
Assist in ensuring tax controls are operating effectively and assist in gathering support related to testing by internal and external auditors
Assist in the review of all separate company Federal, state and local tax returns including but not limited to Federal Forms 1120, 1120PC, 1120F, 1065, 5471, 5472, 8858, 1042 and 720 to ensure returns are timely filed, accurate, and complete
Assist in gathering and providing information to external tax preparer
Prepare and/or review return-to-provision in tax software (CorpTax). Review return-to-provision differences to understand the drivers including if assessing if it resulted from a change in estimate or an error
Preparation of monthly sales tax filing for NY, Federal Forms 1042, 720, and other forms that are not completed by external tax preparer
Ensure tax payments are made timely including supporting documentation and ensuring payments are appropriately reflected in tax accounts
Assist with identifying opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax function
Maintain fixed assets for tax books for all US subsidiaries in Workday ledger including ensuring appropriate depreciation method is used
Assist in IRS and State audit examinations by compiling relevant data in response to IDRs (information document requests) from taxing authorities. Assist in the tracking, review, and resolution of notices/letters received from taxing authorities
Identify new tax adjustments or other tax issues and independently research impact to SiriusPoint. Be able to effectively communicate with Tax Manager and/or Director of Group Tax Reporting & Compliance. Research tax issues for tax planning and compliance reporting as directed by Tax Manager, Director of Group Tax Reporting & Compliance, and/or Director of Group Tax Planning & Advisory. Assist in drafting memoranda to support and document conclusions as directed
Assist with completing information requests and answering questions regarding SiriusPoint’s tax accounts from outside audit firms and from internal teams by demonstrating analytical and reasoning skills
Maintain organized and thorough tax records and documentation. Ensure documentation is readily accessible
Monitor current and proposed tax law changes to determine impact on SiriusPoint
Other projects as directed by the Tax Manager, Director of Group Tax Reporting & Compliance, and Director of Group Tax Planning & Advisory, including information reporting, transfer pricing, tax planning and modeling, and other
Qualification
Required
Must have working knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101, and GAAP accounting
Minimum B.S. in Accounting with tax concentration. S. in tax is a plus but not required
3-5 years' experience in taxation areas of property and casualty insurance companies
2-4 years of public accounting experience servicing property and casualty insurance clients preferred but not required
Strong analytical and reasoning abilities
Attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and able to adapt easily to change
Strong interpersonal skills. Able to work well with a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in English is required
Preferred
Working knowledge of CorpTax is a plus but not required
2-4 years of public accounting experience servicing property and casualty insurance clients preferred but not required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA Medical and Dependent care
Health Savings Account (HSA)
EAP
Basic Life and AD&D (company paid)
Basic Long-Term Disability (employer) paid-Taxable income
Employee paid Long Term Disability(voluntary)
Company Medical Leave, Parental leave- 8 weeks full pay after 6 months of service
Voluntary benefits: short term disability, Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
Travel assistance programs Company paid
401(k) 6 % safe harbor match, fully vested after two years, pre- and post-tax contributions allowed
Gym reimbursement
Legal plan
Pet Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Generous PTO
Flexible work arrangement
Fully stacked pantry on-site
Team outings
ERG Groups
Company
SiriusPoint
SiriusPoint is a global underwriter of insurance and reinsurance providing solutions to clients and brokers around the world.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$300M2018-02-09Debt Financing· $300M
2016-04-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Joseph Marcianti
Senior Vice President, Chief Audit Officer
Tony LeHan
Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer at SiriusPoint
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