Senior Taxation Analyst

October 10, 2024

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Empower is a leading provider of financial services focused on helping individuals and organizations achieve financial freedom through retirement planning and investment management. Serving over 19 million Americans, Empower offers a comprehensive suite of finance-related services, including smart planning and investment advice, and tools like the Empower Personal Dashboard™ for a complete financial view. The company is renowned as a top retirement plan provider and works closely with personal investors, workplace plan savers, plan sponsors, and financial professionals. Empower is also recognized for initiatives in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and has a social commitment that bolsters community impact.

10,000+ employees

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

👥 B2C

📋 Description

• Responsible for preparation of state tax filings for assigned entities • Responsible for state tax accruals, coordinating and responding to tax controversy matters • Assist with insurance tax and document significant tax positions • Prepare quarterly and annual state income/franchise tax filings • Assist with quarterly premium tax estimates and annual premium tax return calculations • Manage indirect tax calculations and related tax filings • Prepare premium tax accruals and assist with review of income tax accruals • Analyze data throughout the preparation and/or review processes • Assist with state tax examination and notice responses • Document significant tax positions and prepare workpapers supporting tax filings • Participate in budgeting process and preparation of tax related financial projections • Communicate and coordinate with other departments and with state auditors and service providers • Manage and track tax payments and refunds • Ad hoc tax research and documentation • Special projects, administrative functions related to the above responsibilities

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in Accounting and/or Master in Taxation • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, preferred • Two years of tax return compliance • At least one year of experience in accounting for income taxes (either IFRS or US GAAP) • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.) • SAP and/or Corptax experience, preferred • Execution orientated; results driven cross-functional approach • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance • Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%) • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year • Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans • Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year • Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year • Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) • Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities