Job Description Tax / Tax Manager

Tax


Tax Manager
Kansas City Life Insurance Company, a recognized leader in the insurance industry, is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our Tax department. The ideal candidate would meet the following requirements:
    QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
  • BS Accounting/Finance or Tax
  • 8 or more years national accounting firm experience with emphasis on the insurance industry
  • CPA, JD, Enrolled Agent or MBA or combination thereof in preferred
  • Highest analytical skills
  • Ability to organize and manage complex projects and problems
  • Ability to interact effectively with all internal and external tax constituencies
  • Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position.
    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lower all tax liabilities to their legal minimum by application of superior knowledge acquired through successful interpretation of new and existing tax laws, legislation and court cases, rulings and pronouncements, industry tax seminars, meetings, continuing education and networking
  • Create accessibility to the Tax Department's mission of minimizing the corporate tax expenses by being proactive in initiating assistance to all areas of the company through consultations, education and issue resolution
  • Minimize disruption of corporate operation while external tax audits are being performed
  • Maximize cost efficiencies of department operation through creative applications of new technologies
  • Facilitate accurate and timely information regarding tax liabilities for financial reporting
  • Develop staff through training and support.
  • Participation in cross functional and departmental team projects
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
ATTN: Human Resources Department
3520 Broadway
P.O. Box 219139
Kansas City, MO 64121-9139
EOE/MFVH
e-mail:[email protected]

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