Senior Tax Accountant
- Full-time
Description
Senior Tax Accountant
NY US
Who We Are
SiriusPoint is a global underwriter of insurance and reinsurance providing solutions to clients and brokers around the world. Bermuda-headquartered with offices in New York, London, Stockholm and other locations, we are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (SPNT). We have licenses to write Property & Casualty and Accident & Health insurance and reinsurance globally. Our offering and distribution capabilities are strengthened by a portfolio of strategic partnerships with Managing General Agents and Program Administrators. With approximately $2.7 billion total capital, SiriusPoint's operating companies have a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) from AM Best, S&P and Fitch, and A3 from Moody's.
Join Our Team
The Senior Tax Accountant will assist in many aspects of the company's tax functions, including tax compliance, planning, and reporting. This role involves working closely with managers and above to ensure that the company's tax positions are optimal, compliant with regulations, and aligned with overall business objectives. This role will primarily focus on US and Canada but can extend to other jurisdictions if necessary. This position reports to the Tax Manager.
Your responsibilities will include :
Financial Reporting :
- 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.
Tax Compliance :
Technology / Process Improvement :
Tax Controversy : 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.
Advisory : 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.
Collaboration :
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.
United behind common goals
At SiriusPoint we work as one team across our global business, and we unite that team behind common goals, understanding the positive impact we can all make at SiriusPoint. We aim to retain and attract great people, knowing they can achieve a rewarding and enriching career.
Our Purpose is to provide security and resilience in an uncertain world.
Our Vision is to be recognized as a best-in-class insurer and reinsurer utilizing deep risk capabilities to protect our customers. Blending our talent, expertise and data to provide intelligent risk solutions.
Our culture is one of performance and accountability. Our people are our experts and you will be empowered to apply your expertise in a supportive, collaborative and purposeful environment.
Our Values are at the heart of our business, and which guide every day actions and decision making.
Your skills and abilities should include :
SALARY : The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 per year to $130,000 per year. This is a good-faith assessment of the salary range for this position only. In determining the actual salary within this range, SiriusPoint will consider a candidate's relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors.
Why Should You Join SiriusPoint?
Our people are our experts, and from day one you will be empowered to apply your expertise in a supportive, collaborative, and purposeful environment. Our Values - Integrity, Customer Focused, Solution Driven, Diversity, and Collaboration - are at the heart of our business, and they guide our everyday actions and decision making. We also unite our global team behind common goals, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact.
We aim to retain and attract great people, knowing they can achieve a rewarding and enriching career. We offer a competitive and above market compensation package. The following are some of the benefits and perks we offer our employees :
We Achieve More Together
At SiriusPoint, we know that diversity, inclusion and allyship make us stronger. We value and are committed to supporting the unique voices, backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and contributions of the diverse global employee base that make up our business.
We know that a diverse and equitable culture, where all voices are included and heard, is critical to our success as an employer. We are committed to developing our DE&I strategy to ensure that SiriusPoint remains a supportive and empowering place of work.
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Senior Accountant Tax • New York, NY, United States