Senior Tax Accountant

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

About the role

In this role you will be supporting Symetra’s state, and local tax compliance, as well as doing tax accounting, research, and special projects.

What you will do

• 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.

Why Work at Symetra

Here’s what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

"Symetra will spoil you. There aren't many companies that will put as much effort into you being a success as Symetra. The culture will challenge you but simultaneously put you at ease. Failure is seen as integral to the learning process so there is less reason to be fearful of it." - Kerry S., Sr. Systems Analyst

“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., VP Internal Sales

What we offer you

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


• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range: $79,900 - $133,200 plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.

Who You Are:

• High School Diploma is required, plus a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or related field


• 5+ year’s 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 stay 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 here.

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.

For more information about our careers visit https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers/

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.

Please review Symetra’s Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees’ internet connection:

• Minimum Internet Speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."


• Internet Type: Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.


• Not Permissible: Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you’ll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra’s standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews.  Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity. 

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process


• Withdrawal of a job offer


• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered

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