Transamerica
Transamerica
Transamerica is a financial services company focused on helping individuals and employers prepare for long-term financial needs. Its offerings include life insurance, retirement planning, mutual funds, annuities, employee benefits, and investment management. The company works with individuals, institutions, employers, and financial advisors, providing research-based tools, education, and guidance with particular emphasis on retirement security and evolving financial needs.

Senior Tax Accountant – Philadelphia Hybrid

Research tax rules and prepare returns, provisions, and reports for Transamerica’s insurance, retirement, and investment businesses. Lead projects and support the development of tax staff.

Description

  • Investigate complex tax matters and interpret relevant tax laws
  • Record tax conclusions and their supporting rationale
  • Prepare or review local, state, and federal tax returns
  • Prepare or review quarterly tax provisions
  • Prepare or review financial and management reports
  • Prepare or review amended tax returns
  • Develop workpapers for investment taxation
  • Research tax statutes and accounting standards
  • Write technical memoranda or outlines
  • Spot issues and opportunities, then assess possible approaches
  • Carry out project plans and lead smaller initiatives or workstreams within complex projects
  • Consult management about unusual circumstances
  • Coach, develop, and train tax staff
  • Coordinate other professionals’ work as needed
  • Handle moderately complex assignments with limited oversight and review
  • Contribute to team projects and guide colleagues in support of tax department objectives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent professional experience
  • Five to eight years of experience in tax, accounting, or a related area, including substantial work in at least one tax specialty
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Working knowledge of online research tools such as RIA or Westlaw
  • Working knowledge of relevant tax or accounting software
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Careful attention to detail
  • Organizational ability to manage multiple assignments
  • Experience with GAAP reporting preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Bonus eligibility for qualifying employees
  • Pension plan
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Disability insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Career training and development opportunities
  • At least 160 hours of paid time off in the first year of service
  • Ten paid holidays per year
  • Company wellness program with wellness coaching and reward dollars
  • Eligible employees with at least one year of service receive 15 days of paid parental leave per calendar year
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Backup care program
  • Paid time off for volunteer hours
  • Employee matching gifts program
  • Employee resource groups
  • Inclusion and diversity programs
  • Employee recognition program
  • Referral bonus programs
  • Minimal to occasional travel may be required

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