Senior Tax Associate
Alpharetta, GA - USA
Job Summary
This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS you join a team that is among the best in the industry.
At AXIS we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic including age color disability ethnicity gender identity marital status national origin pregnancy race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.
Job Description: Senior Tax Associate
About the Team
The North America Tax team supports tax reporting planning and compliance across the U.S. Canada and Bermuda. The team partners with Finance Legal HR Underwriting Operations and external advisors to ensure accurate reporting and strong governance. The Senior Tax Associate plays a key role in delivering timely and reliable tax outcomes.
How does this role contribute to our collective success
This role strengthens AXIS global tax function by supporting accurate tax reporting maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions and improving processes that support financial integrity. The Senior Tax Associate helps ensure AXIS meets regulatory requirements while supporting business decisions with clear and reliable tax insights.
What will you be doing in this role
Supporting daytoday tax activities for the U.S. Canada and Bermuda
Assisting with quarterly GAAP and STAT tax provisions under ASC 740 and SSAP 101
Partnering with international tax teams to align global provisions with U.S. GAAP
Helping consolidate global tax calculations for management reporting
Supporting internal and external reporting including Board materials and annual tax footnotes
Coordinating compliance activities across U.S. Canadian and Bermuda tax regimes
Supporting withholding tax documentation including residency certificates and FATCA
Performing tax research to interpret authoritative guidance
Responding to audits and notices across multiple jurisdictions
Maintaining accurate process documentation and contributing to internal training
You may also be required to take on additional duties responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.
About you:
We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table so while there are some qualifications and experiences we need you to have we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.
What were looking for from you:
Possess a CPA or Tax LLM
Bring at least three years of tax experience in public accounting or a multinational company with extensive experience with ASC 740 account reconciliation tax compliance and return-to-provision analysis
Demonstrate strong technical tax knowledge across U.S. federal state and indirect taxes
Demonstrate familiarity with BEAT Pillar II and other international tax concepts
Apply knowledge of SOX 404 requirements
Use advanced Microsoft Office skills
Communicate clearly and build strong relationships across teams
Manage competing priorities in a fastpaced environment
Show strong analytical and problemsolving skills with attention to detail
Role factors:
In this role you will typically be required to:
Be in the office 3 days per week
Travel within the U.S. and internationally as needed
What we offer:
You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family health and wellness programs retirement plans tuition reimbursement paid annual leave and much more.
For this position we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $90000 to $110000. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.
In addition you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance.
Where this role is based in the United States of America this role is exempt for FLSA purposes.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
With 20 offices worldwide, AXIS Capital is a leading provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance globally.