Location US-IL-Bloomington;US-AZ-Tempe;US-GA-Dunwoody;US-TX-Richardson
Job Category Accounting and Financial
Position Type Regular Full Time
Req ID 43839
Overview

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

Responsibilities

This Tax Analyst role within Tax and Compliance will focus on leading and meeting compliance/regulatory objectives. A candidate in this role will establish and coordinate relationships across the enterprise as well as in Tax and Compliance. In this role, a candidate will also represent Tax and Compliance in various department and enterprise projects and initiatives

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Applies financial, accounting, business/product, and tax knowledge/skills to improve State Farm's financial position through minimization of taxes and other expenses, maximization of cash flow opportunities, and providing excellent policyholder and business partner customer service
• Meets strict and simultaneous deadlines set by external taxing authorities and internal management
• Identifies and researches tax issues and savings opportunities; provides meaningful and clear information to enable decision making
• Maintains awareness of and complies with current legislative and regulatory requirements
• Maintains and controls tax records/documentation and interprets tax laws/regulations (past and present) to provide timely strategy for new business or products, legislation, litigation, audit activity, and policyholder service
• Identifies and completes process improvements
• Translates complex information in an understandable manner to a variety of audiences

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or a related field is preferred
• Broad business and financial acumen
• Ability to research and apply tax regulatory guidance to task and project work
• A strong learning agility to be able to react to changing business environments as well as changes in tax regulations and/or filing requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced compliance environment where due dates are critical to the success of the team
• Proficient at the Microsoft suite of products and ability to become proficient with other technical applications used in day-to-day activities
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings with business partners to drive results
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work across multiple areas in the organization as well as become a trusted advisor
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, manage work, and drive results

Hybrid Work Locations: Bloomington, IL-Corporate, Dunwoody, GA-Park Center, Richardson, TX-CityLine or Tempe, AZ-Marina Heights Hub locations.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity*****

Our Benefits

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $57,000 - $83,000
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 10% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!