Description We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join a professional services organization in San Mateo, California, with a focus on tax compliance and regulatory reporting. This position supports timely and accurate filings, payments, and documentation across multiple jurisdictions within a specialized insurance environment. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, thrives in deadline-driven work, and can interpret changing requirements with precision.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and support tax filings, remittances, and compliance-related submissions for state and federal agencies.
• Review incoming notices, requests, and correspondence tied to tax and regulatory obligations, and respond or escalate as needed.
• Research jurisdiction-specific rules to help ensure adherence to insurance and tax compliance requirements.
• Assist with recurring annual reports and other scheduled regulatory deliverables.
• Investigate filing or payment discrepancies, identify root causes, and help implement timely corrections.
• Maintain thorough records and organized supporting documentation for audits, filings, and internal review.
• Coordinate multiple compliance deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume setting while preserving accuracy.
• Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to gather information, clarify requirements, and resolve issues.
• Track regulatory updates and apply changes to compliance processes and reporting activities. Requirements
• At least 2 years of accounting experience with a solid understanding of core accounting practices.
• Experience with tax compliance, regulatory reporting, insurance accounting, or a closely related function is preferred.
• Working knowledge of month-end close activities and general ledger processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret rules and research technical requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a large volume of work accurately.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing deadlines and deliver results in a time-sensitive environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

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