Transamerica

Intermediate Tax Accountant - IRW (Information Reporting & Withholding) Team


PayCompetitive
LocationRemote
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R20052227

      Job Family

      Tax

      Who We Are

      Transamerica has been helping people feel better about the future for more than 100 years. We provide investment, retirement, and life insurance solutions to more than 11 million customers throughout the U.S. But the way we see it, our responsibility goes beyond our clients’ accounts. We’re in the business of helping people live well and empowering them to create a better tomorrow through the financial and health-related habits they form today. We help people prepare by providing solutions that consider the whole picture.

      What We Do

      Transamerica is organized by lines of business (Life Insurance, Annuities, Mutual Funds, Retirement Plans, Employee Benefits, and Financial Assets), which are supported by Transamerica Corporate (Corporate Development; Finance; Internal Audit; Legislative, Regulatory & Policy; Office of the CEO; People, Places & Brand; Risk; and Technology).

      Job Description Summary

      This position is part of the US Information Reporting and Withholding Team within the Transamerica Corporate Finance Department which provides centralized services and support to the organization. This group focuses on establishing and maintaining organizational processes for US information return reporting and ensures Federal, State and Local income tax withholding is performed and remitted in accordance with Internal Revenue Code, State and Local regulatory agencies.

      Job Description

      Responsibilities

      • Assist with the accounting, reporting and deposit of withholding tax related to information returns such as 1099, 1098, W-2, 5498, and 1042-S.

      • Performs professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data.

      • Reconciles, investigates, corrects, and adjusts accounting information in accordance with aggressive deadlines.

      • Seeks out potential areas of continuous improvement (for example, workflow, automated processes), by documenting business processes, identifying controls and deficiencies, testing identified controls, and work with internal departments for best practices.

      • May coordinate/review the work of other team members.

      • Perform moderately complex tasks under general supervision using analytical skills and ingenuity.

      • Project work as needed.

      Qualifications

      • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent experience.

      • Two years of experience in tax, accounting, or comparable role.

      • Understanding of tax accounting concepts, practices and procedures.

      • Analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

      • Organizational skills to perform multiple assignments.

      • Written/verbal communication skills.

      • Knowledge of applicable tax and/or accounting software systems.

      • Knowledge of on-line research software (RIA, Westlaw).

      • Proficiency using MS Office tools.

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Information reporting experience desired (for example, US 1099, VAT, indirect tax)

      • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, ability to handle multiple projects, willingness to take on new projects, customer service approach.

      • Work effectively individually and within a team, organizational and prioritization skills, effective judgment.

      Our Culture

      • Acting as One fosters an environment of positive collaboration.

      • Accountability allows us to own the problem as well as the solution.

      • Agility inspires new ideas, innovation and challenges the status quo.

      • Customer Centricity encourages an above and beyond approach to our customer.

      Working Conditions

      • Fast paced deadline-driven

      This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

      The US salary for this position generally ranges between $58,000 - $70,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

      Additionally in the US, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

      Our commitment to inclusion & diversity means that we value differences. We encourage the unique perspectives of persons and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.

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      What We Offer

      For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees .

      Compensation Benefits

      • Competitive Pay

      • Bonus for Eligible Em ployees

      Benefits Package

      • Pension Plan

      • 401k Match

      • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

      • Tuition Reimbursement

      • Disability Insurance

      • Medical Insurance

      • Dental Insurance

      • Vision Insurance

      • Employee Discounts

      • Career Training & Development Opportunities

      Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

      • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

      • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

      • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

      • Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of s ervice at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

      • Adoption Assistance

      • Employee Assistance Program

      • College Coach Program

      • Back-Up Care Program

      • PTO for Volunteer Hours

      • Employee Matching Gifts Program

      • Employee Resource Groups

      • Inclusion and Diversity Programs

      • Employee Recognition Program

      • Referral Bonus Programs

      • Peer Recognition Program (BRAVO)

      Inclusion & Diversity

      Transamerica has made a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, and we are proud to be an organization where all perspectives are valued. Transamerica has earned recognition for its strong efforts year-over-year, including from the Human Rights Campaign’s Foundation Corporate Equality Index, the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index, and Seramount’s “100 Best Companies” list.

      In addition, as part of Transamerica’s commitment to maintaining an inclusive workplace, the company sponsors employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees and provide a supportive environment for raising diversity awareness and promoting inclusive behavior.

      Giving Back

      Transamerica believes our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a combination of financial grants and the volunteer commitment of our employees, this foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the education, health, and well-being of the communities where we live and work.

      Transamerica’s Parent Company

      Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Aegon’s roots go back more than 175 years to the first half of the nineteenth century. Since then, Aegon has grown into an international company, with businesses in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Today, Aegon is one of the world’s leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions, and asset management. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

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  • About the company

      Helping people live better today and worry less about tomorrow. Products: Insurance, Retirement, Investment

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