Tax Accountant

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

Perform corporate tax compliance and accounting functions to assure the Company meets all federal, state and local taxing regulatory requirements. Prepare accounting and financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles in compliance with department policies, processes, controls and documentation.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

50% - Prepare income, premium, sales and use and property tax returns based on general instructions, related state regulations and prior year workpapers. Assist in meeting Company’s life / non-life consolidated income tax compliance requirements by preparing small C corporation and partnership returns based on general instructions and prior year workpapers. Preparation includes detailed analysis of the results of operations of the entity and detailed support documentation / schedules which support related tax position if necessary. Prepare analysis of state apportionment factors as necessary.

30% - Prepare premium, sales and use and property tax accruals based on general instructions and prior accrual work papers. Assist in accounting for guarantee assessment for various taxing authorities.

10% - Conduct research on promulgated tax issues which can be resolved by accessing related laws and regulations. Prepare analysis and related formal memorandum supporting the results of the research for files and department manager.

10% - Support federal state and regulatory audits by responding to requests from examiners.

Skills and Background You’ll Need

Experience : 0 to 2 years’ experience in accounting and tax preferred.

CPA preferred.

Education : Bachelor’s degree required. Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

Improvement Mindset : Continually seeks new ways to apply digital and non-digital solutions to drive innovation, efficiency, effectiveness and transformation to create business / customer value.

Adaptability : Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior as necessary.

Driving Success : Takes action, initiates activity, pursues ambitious goals with persistence and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks.

Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect :

A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

An annual incentive bonus plan

Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure

A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement

Paid parental leave and adoption / surrogacy assistance

An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range : 24.76 - 36.30

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.