Senior Tax Analyst

Zurich Group and Cover-More Group have agreed to acquire AIG’s global personal travel insurance and assistance business (AIG Travel). This acquisition strengthens Cover-More Group’s global footprint and positions us as a leading travel insurer in both the U.S. and globally. By expanding our global travel business platform, we will significantly grow our customer base.

Zurich North America currently is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Tax Analyst to join our Finance team in Schaumburg, IL.

As a Senior Tax Analyst, you would, under guidance, lead or perform complex tax transactional tasks and resolve a range of problems in tax accounting, reporting, planning, audits, research and/or compliance to ensure actions are completed to appropriate service levels or defined procedures.

The responsibilities for the role are as follows:

• Prepares or reviews complex tax returns and supporting workpapers, estimated tax payments and various other tax compliance.
• Prepares or reviews quarterly tax provisions, including reports to management and the external auditor, account reconciliations, tax basis balance sheet support, and execution of internal controls.
• Supports company tax audits, responses to tax notices, and timely resolution of other tax controversy matters.
• Performs technical research to address complex tax issues, including planning opportunities.
• Provides other tax support, which may include analyses of pending legislation, preparation of required transfer pricing documentation and reporting, and implementation of legislative changes.
• Analyzes processes and recommends improvements in the immediate area of responsibility.
• Monitors legislative and organization developments related to the selected functions.
• May manage or supervise selected functions, including planning, implementation, scheduling, and timely completion.
• Analyze processes and recommend improvements in the immediate area of responsibility.
• Participate in local projects or initiatives, evaluates potential impact on local reporting units, performs local implementation of changes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree 4 or more years of experience in the Corporate Tax area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Corporate Tax area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Caproate Tax area
  AND
• Experience in income tax
• Statutory accounting knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

• Insurance industry experience
• CPA
• Strong prioritization skills and organization skills

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The proposed Salary range for this position is $72,500.00 - $118,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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