Tax Accountant II

<strong>We&rsquo;re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children&rsquo;s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future.</strong>

Springfield, IL

Horace Mann

<h4>We&rsquo;re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children&rsquo;s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs.&nbsp; We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them.&nbsp; This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.</h4> https://boards.greenhouse.io/horacemannservicecorporation

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Finance & Planning

$50,100.00 - $78,800.00

Overview: <p><strong>This position is hybrid out of the Springfield, IL office. It is not a remote position.</strong></p> <p>As an&nbsp;<strong>Tax Accountant II</strong>&nbsp;you will be responsible for performing accounting control related functions as well as financial reporting related activities.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Prepare and file corporate federal and state income tax returns</li> <li>Review and reconcile tax general ledger accounts</li> <li>Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations</li> <li>Conduct tax research and stay current on tax law changes</li> <li>Assist with tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities</li> <li>Prepare documentation for tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities</li> <li>Support month-end and year-end closing processes from a tax perspective</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary financial data</li> <li>Maintain organized tax records and documentation</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance&nbsp;or related field</li> <li>CPA license is a plus</li> <li>0-3 years experience in tax accounting</li> <li>Proficient in Excel</li> <li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li> <li>High attention to detail and accuracy</li> <li>Strong verbal and communication skills&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul>