Audit and Tax Preparer

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.
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.
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
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

  • 2+ years of accounting, compliance, or insurance related experience
  • Intermediate skills in Excel or other spreadsheet software
  • 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

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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.
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