Assured Guaranty is hiring a
Tax Associate

Summary

Assured Guaranty is hiring a Tax Associate for their Accounting - Tax team. The Associate will assist with preparing tax provisions and related financial statement disclosures, consolidated Federal and insurance tax returns, various state tax returns, and informational forms. They will collaborate with other departments and cooperate with auditors.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax department
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Solid technical skills, including Microsoft Windows, Office applications, general ledger software and tax preparation software (PeopleSoft GL and OneSource tax prep. are a plus)
• Be a highly motivated self-starter and successful in a collaborative, team-oriented setting
• Have exceptional organization skills with excellent attention to detail
• Have strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), including ability to simplify and communicate complex business information

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of GAAP and Insurance Statutory (SSAP #10) income tax provisions and supporting documentation
• Maintenance and reconciliation of consolidated current and deferred tax balance sheet accounts
• Assist with the preparation of annual current provision to tax return true-up calculation
• Preparation of state premium and municipal tax returns
• Preparation of quarterly federal and state estimated tax payment calculations along with extension and related filings
• Collaborate with other departments to obtain specific information required for the tax provision and/or tax return preparation
• Cooperate with IRS, State, and public accounting auditors
• Assist with responses to state audit inquiries
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley documentation of tax process and procedures

Benefits

• Annual base salary from $115,000 per year to $130,000 per year
• Applicable employee benefits
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus