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.
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.
Assist in the review of all separate company Federal, state and local tax returns including but not limited to Federal Forms 1120, 1120PC, 1120F, 1065, 5471, 5472, 8858, 1042 and 720 to ensure returns are timely filed, accurate, and complete.
Assist in gathering and providing information to external tax preparer.
Prepare and/or review return-to-provision in tax software (CorpTax).
Preparation of monthly sales tax filing for NY, Federal Forms 1042, 720, and other forms that are not completed by external tax preparer.
Ensure tax payments are made timely including supporting documentation and ensuring payments are appropriately reflected in tax accounts.
Assist with identifying opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax function.
Maintain fixed assets for tax books for all US subsidiaries in Workday ledger including ensuring appropriate depreciation method is used.
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.
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.
Assist with completing information requests and answering questions regarding SiriusPoint’s tax accounts from outside audit firms and from internal teams.
Requirements
Must have working knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101, and GAAP accounting
Minimum B.S. in Accounting with tax concentration. S. in tax is a plus but not required.
3-5 years’ experience in taxation areas of property and casualty insurance companies
2-4 years of public accounting experience servicing property and casualty insurance clients preferred but not required.
Working knowledge of CorpTax is a plus but not required.
Strong analytical and reasoning abilities
Attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and able to adapt easily to change
Strong interpersonal skills. Able to work well with a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Fluency in English is required.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA Medical and Dependent care
Health Savings Account (HSA)
EAP
Basic Life and AD&D (company paid)
Basic Long-Term Disability (employer) paid-Taxable income
Employee paid Long Term Disability(voluntary)
Company Medical Leave, Parental leave
8 weeks full pay after 6 months of service
Voluntary benefits: short term disability, Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
Travel assistance programs Company paid
401(k) 6 % safe harbor match, fully vested after two years, pre