Tax Accountant jobs in Seattle, WA

Symetra has an exciting new opportunity to join us as a Tax Accountant!

About the role

Symetra's Tax Department is looking to add a new Tax Accountant to the team. You will be providing support to the department's federal tax compliance and tax provision projects. You will also be supporting Symetra's state, and local tax compliance, as well as doing tax accounting, research, and special projects.

Your responsibilities

• Prepare state income and other direct tax returns using the CorpTax platform.
• Prepare state indirect tax state returns including sales/use tax, excise tax, and other miscellaneous tax filings.
• Support departmental tax transformation projects to increase efficiency across all tax compliance efforts.
• Assist the tax team with federal compliance efforts.
• Prepare workpapers and calculations to support generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)/Statutory accounting (STAT) income tax provisions.
• Collaborate outside the tax department with collecting and reviewing tax critical compliance data.

What we offer you

"If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work."Cris H. - AVP Internal Sales, Training and Development

"Symetra is inclusive of all employees regardless of their personal differences."Darrell J. - Actuary III

"Symetra values learning. Symetra has so many resources - whether that is the Student of the Business courses, sponsorship of professional certifications, or just individual employees being so willing to teach and answer questions."Felicia D. - Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst

Benefits and Perks

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching

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Compensation

Salary Range: $62,300- $103,800 plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.

Your education, skills and experience

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field
• 1 year (minimum) of experience in an income tax role, preferably with state tax experience.
• A working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of US domestic taxation, especially US income tax and state income, franchise, and privilege taxes.
• Ability to take a project management approach to staying organized and keeping compliance efforts on schedule.
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to be innovative, creative, and think critically in resolving issues and improving systems.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Strong familiarity with tax compliance software and research databases, with the ability and desire to look at innovative options in technology.

We empower inclusion.

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.

We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products-and operate our company-to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

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Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

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