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Job Purpose
The Corporate Tax Specialist is responsible for supporting federal and state tax compliance, reporting, and tax planning activities relating to Jackson National Life Insurance Company and certain affiliates.
Essential Responsibilities
- Prepares federal, state, and local tax returns.
- Prepares statutory and GAAP income tax provisions and other documentation to support tax reporting in internal and external financial statements.
- Assists in gathering documentation and preparing correspondence to tax authorities for tax audits and to respond to issued notices.
- Maintains and updates the tax compliance calendars.
- Assists with researching federal and state tax matters.
- Assists with the tax analysis for other special projects.
Other Duties
- Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time to meet deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate with Tax and other internal department colleagues effectively .
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant software.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree , preferably in Accounting or Finance, required.
Master's Degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred.
0-2+ years of experience in public accounting tax and/or corporate tax preferred.
Federal, State, and local tax experience preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.