Audit and Tax Preparer

InsCipher6 months ago
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

About InsCipher

At InsCipher, our commitment to our customers is what drives us. Ours is a culture of innovation and progress. We are a creative team of doers constantly striving to develop value-driven products and services for our customers.

Our ultimate goal is to become the trusted authority and leading partner for state departments of insurance, surplus lines associations, and brokers nationwide. We’re achieving that goal by enhancing every facet of our customers reporting and tax filings through education and innovative, streamlined compliance solutions.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a talented, detail-oriented Tax Associate - Remote to join our team. Under the direction of the Filing Services Team Lead this role will be responsible for completing filings, reports, and reconciliations of surplus lines taxes in all states.

Your Responsibilities

  • Timely and accurately complete state regulatory surplus lines tax filings
  • Ensure proper documents are received and reviewed from client submission
  • Conduct compliance and quality review on documents, state legislation, codes and procedures associated with surplus lines tax filing
  • Maintain working knowledge of surplus lines tax regulations
  • Reconcile filings with InsCipher Connect platform and state transaction reports
  • Assist in directing other team members as needed to maintain compliance with all surplus lines tax filings
  • Manage multiple priorities in a high-volume position, deliver timely and accurate work products with a focus on customer service, and respond with a sense of urgency as required
  • Assist with any surplus lines audits, verifying transactions, documents, and filings
  • Provide technical assistance to InsCipher Connect clients
  • Coordinate multiple projects, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables and effectively resolve any issues that occur
  • Independently investigate, research, and resolve issues that may arise during the filing, reconciliation, or payment processes
  • Properly document all correspondence with the state and client in their applicable location
  • Support the Surplus Lines Tax Leadership Team in fulfillment of ad hoc requests, as needed
  • Escalate customer, state, or internal issues through proper channels when needed

Qualifications

  • Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • Experience: 2+ years of accounting, compliance, or insurance related experience
  • Skills: Intermediate skills in Excel or other spreadsheet software

Benefits of Working with InsCipher

  • Health, dental, and vision plans
  • 10 Paid Company Holidays with 2 floating holidays
  • Personal assistant programs for support in a healthy personal and work life

Why Work Here

We're not just changing the game; Work on cutting-edge projects that are reshaping an industry

Enjoy a culture that values flexibility, innovation, and personal growth

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills

Research and Issue Resolution
Accounting
Excel
Compliance
Surplus Lines Tax Filings
Customer Service