Sr. Accountant, Corporate Accounting (Tax Lead)

Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting (Tax Lead)

Company Summary

Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of 175 years. At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth. As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell. We encourage our associates to live our values: Do Good. Be Good. Make Good.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell. Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.

Role Summary

• This is an exciting opportunity to continue your financial career in the corporate accounting department of one of the fastest growing life insurance companies in the country. National Life Group currently has an opening for a Senior Accountant to join a team that is fundamental to the finance function of the organization. This position offers a chance to oversee the reconciliation process for payroll accounts and other related financial activities in a dynamic environment. The Senior Accountant reports to the Associate Director of Corporate Accounting.
• We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant with a strong background in payroll tax withholding to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and possess comprehensive knowledge of tax regulations, accounting principles, and the ability to manage the reconciliation process for various accounts. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate tax reporting and compliance.
• A successful candidate will exhibit strong communication skills, be highly organized, and proven ability to manage complex reconciliations. The candidate will also be a proven initiative-taker with a demonstrated ability to implement process improvements to drive increased efficiency and accuracy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the payroll tax withholding process, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Prepare and review tax filings related to employee withholdings.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of withholding tax accounts and other financial statements.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to resolve discrepancies in tax withholding and related accounting matters.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of payroll-related tax filings, including federal, state, and local tax remittances.
• Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations, advising the team on necessary adjustments.
• Support the preparation of year-end tax reporting, including forms such as W-2, 1099, and other related filings.
• Develop and implement processes to streamline reconciliation procedures and improve accuracy in tax withholding reporting.
• Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors during audits and other financial reviews.
• Analyze business processes for effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with corporate policy/procedures, as well as state and federal regulatory authorities.
• Provide support to senior level management on special projects as assigned.
• Train and mentor junior staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in accounting with a strong focus on payroll tax withholding, tax compliance, and account reconciliation.
• Bachelor's degree, concentration in accounting preferred.
• Experience with US GAAP Accounting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various internal teams, including HR and payroll.
• Experience with year-end payroll filings and preparation of forms such as W-2, 1099, and similar.
• Demonstrated ability to think analytically and to apply analytical techniques to provide in-depth analysis and recommendations using critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize own work and projects with minimal supervision, continually manage multiple priorities and execute within time constraints.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate, identify and resolve financial issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 public accounting experience.
• CPA or on CPA track.

Benefits

• Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!

The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.  National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.

National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.   

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.

National Life Group

1 National Life Dr

Montpelier, VT 05604

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