What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Senior position at Farmers Insurance?
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We are… more than just your favorite commercials. At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers.
Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture! To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Workplace: Hybrid ( )
Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office.
Job Summary
Employees in this role could be responsible for any of the following job functions, however, the selected candidate will likely focus on only some of the following functions, dependent on their experience and skillset.
Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
We are… more than just your favorite commercials. At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers.
Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture! To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Workplace: Hybrid ( )
Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office.
Job Summary
- Actively pursues a reduction of federal and state taxes for the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies through tax research and planning activities, monitoring federal, state, and local tax law changes, reviewing proposed business transactions, actively support the Company’s efforts to affect legislative changes in the federal and state tax codes, and developing creative problem solving techniques to reduce federal, state, and local taxes.
- Actively participates in the favorable settlement of federal, state, and local audits and prepares management reports reflecting any potential audit exposure.
Employees in this role could be responsible for any of the following job functions, however, the selected candidate will likely focus on only some of the following functions, dependent on their experience and skillset.
- Reviews the corporate structures operating procedures, business practices and subsidiary/parent relationships from a tax perspective and if appropriate, informs senior management of any tax planning opportunities and with the necessary approvals, initiates those essential actions to realize the tax planning opportunity.
- Reviews the federal, state, and local tax implications on special projects relevant to Farmers' long range planning, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Researches and analyzes federal, state and local tax codes, regulations, rulings, and court decisions, and communicates these to Tax Administration Management.
- Responds to requests for documentation and support from outside auditors and ensure that the requests are handled timely, contain accurate and complete responses, and that the information is submitted and presented in a favorable manner.
- Assists in the forceful presentation of Farmers' position in situations where the federal, state or local tax auditors take opposing positions from the Company; and assists in developing tax position papers and arguing the issue in the tax appeal process.
- Responds to the various federal, state, and local tax queries as they arise.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in accounting, including basic tax accounting courses.
- Three years of tax experience or four years in accounting operations and demonstrated knowledge of both tax research techniques and the tax filing process.
- Required job duties are normally performed in a climate- controlled office environment.
- Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
- CA Only: $75,200 - $120,010
- CO Only: $70,640 - $103,400
- HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $70,640 - $110,660
- MA Only: $70,640 - $110,660
- o MD Only: $70,640 - $110,660
- NY/DC/Jersey City Only: $70,640 - $120,010
- Albany County: $75,200 - $103,400
- WA Only: $77,969 - $125,750
- Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer
Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Salary : $70,640 - $103,400
