Sr. Tax Analyst

Company: State Farm
Location: Tempe
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Job Description:

Overview

We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!

As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.

We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!

Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits , locations and the process of joining the State Farm team!

Responsibilities

This Tax Analyst role within Tax and Compliance will focus on leading and meeting compliance/regulatory department objectives. The compliance and regulatory focus will be placed on meeting the various employment taxes obligations. A candidate in this role will establish and coordinate relationships across the enterprise as well as in Tax and Compliance. A candidate in this role will also represent Tax and Compliance in various department and enterprise projects and initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies financial, accounting, business/product, and tax knowledge/skills to improve State Farm's financial position through minimization of taxes and other expenses, maximization of cash flow opportunities, and providing excellent policyholder and business partner customer service.
• Meets strict and simultaneous deadlines set by external taxing authorities and internal management.
• Identifies and researches tax issues and savings opportunities; provides meaningful and clear information to enable decision making.
• Maintains awareness of and complies with current legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains and controls tax records/documentation and interprets tax laws/regulations (past and present) to provide timely strategy for new business or products, legislation, litigation, audit activity, and policyholder service.
• Identifies and completes process improvements.
• Translates complex information in an understandable manner to a variety of audiences. Qualifications
  
  Preferred Skills:
  • Degree in Finance/Accounting or a related field is preferred
  • Broad business and financial acumen.
  • Strong learning agility to be able to react to changing business environments as well as changes in federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced compliance environment where due dates are critical to the success of the team.
  • Proficient at the Microsoft suite of products and ability to become proficient with other technical applications used in day-to-day activities.
  • Effective communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings to drive results and work with all levels of leadership.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to work across multiple areas in the organization.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments, manage work, and drive results.
    Skills and qualifications may vary by role.
    
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