At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. Those in local taxes at PwC will focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on local tax matters. Your work will involve analysing and interpreting local tax laws and regulations, assisting businesses in complying with local tax requirements and optimising their local tax positions.Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Skills
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
- Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
- Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
- Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
- Effectively mentor others.
- Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
- Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
- Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
Position Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented and knowledgeable professional with a solid background in insurance and specialty expertise in premium tax compliance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and reviewing premium tax returns, estimates, and ensuring compliance with state and local insurance tax regulations. Experience with premium tax compliance software is a plus but not required.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and file state and local insurance premium tax returns accurately and on time.
- Calculate premium tax estimates and manage payment schedules to ensure compliance with filing deadlines.
- Analyze and interpret state and local insurance tax regulations and legislation to assess impact on filings.
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure alignment and accuracy in tax reporting.
- Utilize premium tax compliance software tools to increase efficiency and accuracy in tax filings.
- Respond to inquiries and audits from state tax authorities as needed.
- Stay current with changes in insurance premium tax laws and best practices.
- Support process improvement initiatives and maintain documentation of procedures.
Role Criteria
- Min 7 Years relevant experience in Insurance Premium Tax
- Certified EA/CPA - Mandatory
Qualifications
- Knowledge of state and local insurance premium tax regulations and filing requirements.
- Proven experience preparing and filing premium tax returns and estimates.
- Familiarity with premium tax compliance software platforms is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic team focused on compliance and innovation.
- Professional development and growth potential.
- Supportive and inclusive work culture.
