Accountant, Tax

Location(s) Chicago, Illinois Details POSITION SUMMARY The Tax Accountant is responsible for preparing, filing, analyzing and accounting for various State and Local tax filings including but not limited to: premium taxes, municipal taxes, guaranty fund assessments, use taxes, property taxes and various insurance-related matters. This role helps ensure compliance with applicable tax rules and financial reporting standards and assists with implementing best practices to optimize the companys tax position across many jurisdictions. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares and files state and local tax returns. Assists with assessing tax and financial statement implications of activities and events, whether actual or proposed. Analyzes the tax and financial statement implications of actu