Assistant Manager, Accounting - Premium Taxes & Assessments

Job Summary:

The Assistant Manager, Accounting - Premium Taxes & Assessments will lead a team responsible for completing 750+ premium tax and assessment filings annually. This role will also involve managing and reviewing premium tax journal entries, reconciliations, and handling boards, bureaus, and premium tax true-up provisions within reinsurance contracts. The Assistant Manager will provide crucial support with NAIC statutory schedules to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the preparation and filing of 750+ premium tax and assessment filings on an annual basis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state regulations.
• Lead a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, support, and performance management to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Review and approve premium tax and assessment filings and requests.
• Review premium tax related journal entries and reconciliations monthly.
• Oversee the handling of boards, bureaus, and premium tax true-up provisions associated with reinsurance contracts.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with premium tax obligations.
• Provide assistance in preparing and reviewing NAIC statutory schedules to ensure accurate reporting.
• Stay updated on state and federal premium tax regulations, ensuring the company's compliance with all applicable laws.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in premium tax filings and reconciliations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for premium tax-related inquiries from internal departments and external auditors.
• Assist in audits, preparing responses, and providing documentation as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and understanding of statutory accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of premium tax laws and regulations.
• Experience with NAIC statutory reporting and reinsurance contract provisions is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed. High level of initiative and motivation. Proactive self-starter with a bias toward teamwork.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines. Desire to embrace flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.
• Intermediate to expert level proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required. Master's Degree preferred.

• Six years experience in corporate and/or public accounting or finance roles required; prior statutory/premium tax experience preferred.

• CPA preferred.
• Prior accounting management experience preferred.

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