Tax Accountant

Westfield Specialty, Ltd. - Westfield Center, OH

Full-time

Westfield Center, OH

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Tax Accountant is responsible for organizing and coordinating tax data to ensure the timely completion of business tax returns and accounting duties. This role involves analyzing and preparing complex federal, state, and local income and premium tax returns, conducting tax research, and assisting with data gathering during regulatory audits. The Tax Accountant also prepares reconciliations and certifications of federal accounts, reviews multi-state tax returns, and works on improving processes related to tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate tax data for timely completion of business tax returns.
• Analyze and prepare complex federal, state, and local income and premium tax returns.
• Conduct tax research and assist with data gathering during regulatory audits.
• Prepare reconciliations and certifications of federal accounts.
• Review multi-state tax returns and conduct research on tax rules.
• Improve processes related to tax compliance.
• Complete moderately complex tax returns for various entities independently or with minimal direction.

Requirements

• Experience in preparing federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct tax research and understand tax regulations.
• Experience with reconciliations and certifications of federal accounts.