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INTERMEDIATE TAX ACCOUNTANT

Aegon Asset Management
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

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About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking , and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential unleashed by leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Transamerica is a part of A egon , an integrated, diversified, international financial services group . The A egon companies employ over 2 1,500 people and have approximately 31.7 million customers .

  • For more information, visit ? www.transamerica.com .

Who We Are

Transamerica has been making financial services available to the many, not just the few, for more than 100 years. Were a leading provider of life insurance, retirement, and investment solutions, serving millions of customers throughout the United States. Transamericas dedicated professionals focus on helping people live their best lives through saving, investing, and protecting their loved ones. Transamerica is dedicated to building Americas leading middle market life insurance and retirement company, providing a broad range of quality individual life insurance policies, workplace supplemental insurance benefits, workplace retirement plans, individual retirement accounts, and investment products , including mutual funds, annuities, stable value solutions, as well as investment management services.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized by lines of business (Life Insurance, Annuities, Mutual Funds, Retirement Plans, and Employee Benefits), which are supported by Transamerica Corporate (Corporate Development; Finance; Internal Audit; Legislative, Regulatory & Policy; Office of the CEO; People and Places; Brand; Corporate Affairs; Risk; and Technology).

Job Description Summary

This position is part of the US Information Reporting and Withholding Team within the Transamerica Corporate Finance Department which provides centralized services and support to the organization. This group focuses on establishing and maintaining organizational processes for US information return reporting and ensures Federal, State and Local income tax withholding is performed and remitted in accordance with Internal Revenue Code, State and Local regulatory agencies. Tax system support and collaboration with business areas are a key focus of ensuring we meet our reporting obligations.

Job Description

Responsibilities :

  • Assist with the accounting, reporting and deposit of withholding tax related to information returns such as 1099, 1098, W-2, 5498, and 1042-S.
  • Reconciles, investigates, corrects, and adjusts accounting information in accordance with aggressive deadlines.
  • Seeks out potential areas of continuous improvement (for example, workflow, automated processes), by documenting business processes, identifying controls and deficiencies, testing identified controls, and work with internal departments for best practices.
  • Act as a liaison between the business units, legal and accounting on tax administration questions Perform moderately complex tasks under general supervision using analytical skills and ingenuity.
  • Efficiently and accurately produce ad hoc reports, create / maintain / modify existing reports.
  • Understand proper financial controls to implement and maintain.
  • Prepare business requirement specifications for IT projects and create / modify / document processes.
  • Review test output as projects migrate through SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle).
  • Provide communication to all applicable departments as projects move from test to production.
  • Project work as needed.
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree in accounting, or equivalent experience.
  • Two years of experience in tax, accounting, or comparable role.
  • Understanding of tax accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Organizational skills to perform multiple assignments.
  • Written / verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of applicable tax and / or accounting software systems.
  • Knowledge of on-line research software (RIA, Westlaw).
  • Proficiency using MS Office tools.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Information reporting experience desired (for example, US 1099, VAT, indirect tax)
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, ability to handle multiple projects, willingness to take on new projects, customer service approach.
  • Work effectively individually and within a team, organizational and prioritization skills, effective judgment.
  • Our Culture :

  • Acting as One fosters an environment of positive collaboration.
  • Accountability allows us to own the problem as well as the solution.
  • Agility inspires new ideas, innovation and challenges the status quo.
  • Customer Centricity encourages an above and beyond approach to our customer.
  • Working Conditions :

  • Fast paced deadline-driven
  • Non-commuting Remote employees will not be assigned to report to a Company office location (although they may need to travel to a Company office upon request) and will perform their work remotely.
  • Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.
  • The Salary for this position generally ranges between $57,000 - $72,500 annually . This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

    Additionally, t his position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan / Individual Performance and is at Company d iscretion.

    What We Offer

    For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees .

    Compensation Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Em ployees
  • Benefits Package

  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
  • Health and Work / Life Balance Benefits

  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
  • Parental Leave fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of s ervice at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • College Coach Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Referral Bonus Programs
  • Peer Recognition Program (BRAVO)
  • As of December 31, 2022
  • Inclusion & Diversity?

    We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. Were thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads , and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

    To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company - sponsor ed, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees . They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

    Giving Back?

    We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, th e foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

    https : / / www.transamerica.com / why-transamerica / aegon-transamerica-foundation ?

    Transamericas Parent Company?

    Aegon (http : / / www.aegon.com / ) acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 29.5 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose : Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity. ?

    At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking , and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential unleashed by leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

    Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

    Transamerica is a part of A egon , an integrated, diversified, international financial services group . The A egon companies employ over 2 1,500 people and have approximately 31.7 million customers .

  • For more information, visit ? www.transamerica.com .
  • As of December 31, 2022
  • For more information about Transamericas privacy practices, click here. (https : / / transamerica.com / sites / default / files / files / e070d / job_app_0123.pdf)

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