Tax Accountant I at Hartford Financial Services

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Equipment FinancingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting or Finance
Zero to two years’ experience in tax and/or accounting related fields preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Excel Skills)
Research software (RIA, CCH) preferred
Tax preparation software (Sales, PPTX, Income tax) preferred
Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

Responsibilities

Gather, compile, and analyze information to support accurate tax reporting
Create documentation including reconciliations for indirect and direct tax compliance, advisory projects, and audits by federal, state, provincial, and local taxing authorities
Understand the use of appropriate general ledger tax accounts and reconcile assigned tax related accounts
Research tax laws to ensure compliance in all areas of tax
Respond to internal and external customer requests related to tax questions and interpretations effectively and timely
Resolve straightforward technical tax issues without assistance
Communicate directly and professionally with taxing jurisdictions and customers regarding basic and complex tax matters
Complete various sales and/or property tax tasks with assistance related to onboarding and administration of third-party portfolio servicing clients
Assist with analysis, quantification, and documentation of tax positions
Compile and reconcile billing information related to taxes paid and services performed for identified lessors
Assist with preparation of accurate and timely tax returns including sales/use, property, income/franchise taxes, and their equivalents
Proactively participate in strategic projects as assigned
Provide outstanding GreatAmerica Experience for external as well as internal customers
Ensure GreatAmerica is compliant with federal, state, and local laws pertaining to sales/use, property, and/or income/franchise taxes, and their equivalents
Proactively look for areas where taxes can and do impact the core business processes of GreatAmerica and look for opportunities to improve processes in those areas

Skills

Tax Compliance

Sales/Use Tax

Property Tax

Income Tax

Franchise Tax

Tax Reporting

Account Reconciliation

General Ledger

Tax Research

Tax Audits

Tax Returns

Hartford Financial Services

Insurance and financial services provider

About Hartford Financial Services

Hartford Financial Services provides insurance and financial products designed to protect individuals and businesses. Their offerings include various types of insurance, such as auto, home, and business insurance, as well as retirement and investment solutions. The company focuses on ensuring that clients are safeguarded against risks while also aiming to create a positive impact in the community. Unlike many competitors, Hartford Financial Services emphasizes a commitment to human achievement, striving to support clients in ways that extend beyond traditional insurance coverage. The goal of the company is to empower individuals and businesses to thrive by providing comprehensive protection and contributing to societal well-being.

Hartford, ConnecticutHeadquarters

1810Year Founded

$77.7MTotal Funding

N/ACompany Stage

Social Impact, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

AI-driven solutions like HOMEE increase competition in P&C insurance.

Beam Benefits' growth challenges Hartford's market position in employee benefits.

Superscript's funding may disrupt traditional insurance models Hartford relies on.

Differentiation

Hartford is recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.

The Hartford's critical illness insurance covers a wide range of health conditions.

Partnership with CAPE Analytics enhances Hartford's risk assessment with geospatial intelligence.

Upsides

AI-driven claims management adoption boosts efficiency in insurance processing.

Digital transformation with Beam Benefits simplifies employee benefits processes.

Geospatial intelligence from CAPE Analytics improves risk assessment and underwriting.

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