Lead Tax Specialist -Insurance Specialty

Job Description SummaryWe are looking for a Lead Tax Specialist to join our US Tax team for the insurance business unit of GE Aerospace called ERAC ERAC, Employers Reassurance Corporation and a corporate holding of GE Aerospace. We are a reinsurance company supporting the long-term care insurance, structure settlements and Life along with other insurance products.. You will assist with the state tax compliance, gathering/tracking/organizing certain aspects of the income tax provisions and other tax matters. You will collaborate across the company with other departments such as accounting, investments, operations and actuarial. Our ideal applicant is someone with a desire to contribute and learn. The position will report directly to the Senior Tax Manager and have an opportunity to engage in a growing, collaborative, and encouraging work environment; as well as demonstrate personal strengths as a tax professional.Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain state filing calendar and ensure timely filing of all state filings for the insurance companies
• Preparation and/or review state insurance premium tax filings and other state filings
• Track, and respond, to state notices from regulatory authorities
• Coordinate with Treasury, Accounting and Operations on state payments
• Assist with the tax reporting of the alternative investments portfolio, specifically managing the organization of K-1/K-3s the company receives from externally held limited partnerships
• Assist with preparation of income tax provisions for monthly/quarterly/annual deadlines
• Record tax entries into ledger and prepare tax account reconciliations as needed
• Gather information and prepare workpapers for US federal and state income tax compliance prepared by external advisors
• Ability to meet monthly, quarterly and annual goals, targets, and deadlines
• Demonstrate attention to detail and a capacity to manage shifting priorities
• Deliver effective communication internally and externally
• Develop and implement process improvements in the Company’s tax procedures utilizing tax technology tools to simplify and automate complex processes
• Work closely with staff and managers of both the Tax and other key departments within the Company
• Must be comfortable dealing with issues and topics outside of their traditional tax training and running projects fully from start to finish

Required Qualifications

• Insurance tax experience with state insurance premium tax filings
• Masters of Accounting, tax focused
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in tax compliance and/or tax reporting with state insurance premium tax filings.
• Proficient in Excel, interest in process improvements, and tax compliance software programs
• Knowledge of finance and accounting including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Understanding of federal, state and local reporting requirements

Desired Characteristics

• CPA
• Public accounting experience
• Knowledge of statutory accounting principles
• Limited partnership tax accounting experience
• Experience with ASC 740
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute processes.
• Established project management skills.
• Organizational skills with large volume processes
• Able to work well with little supervision.

The base pay range for this position pay range is $95,900.00 - 127,800. USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.   This posting is expected to close on August 10, 2025. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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