Senior Tax Accountant

HighlightsAIG Job ID: AGNM- AGES- Sr. Tax AccountantPosition Type: Full Time - RegularLocation: TX-HoustonRelocation: NoRequirementsEducation: BachelorsExperience: 3-5 yearsDescription: The AIG American General group of insurance companies have over $60 billion in assets, 10 insurance companies, operations in every state, and offices in 6 states. Our Houston campus is the headquarters for these companies, and we fully anticipate steady, reliable growth in the future, both internally and through acquisition. We are seeking a Sr. Tax Accountant to join our team located in Houston, Texas. What you will be doing: In this role, you will be a part of a team responsible for federal and state income tax compliance and tax related financial reporting requirements for the AIG American General group of companies, consisting of 10 insurance companies and their supporting companies. You will assist with research and planning, audit resolutions, and special projects. This is a hands-on position that requires extensive experience with SFAS 109 and other GAAP financial reporting requirements and an in depth knowledge of federal corporation taxation. Time allocations will be approximately 40% financial reporting, 40% compliance, and 20% research, planning and special projects. Overtime will approximate 200 hours per year and will typically be concentrated in the end of each quarter and the month of August.A successful candidate must be efficient and organized and demonstrate exceptional workpaper organization and documentation skills. Most importantly, the candidate must have the desire to learn and develop skills in the area of the taxation of life insurance companies. Managers will train this person in the areas of life insurance taxation and accounting over a period of years, and expose this person to all aspects of the industry. Internal and external training will be provided, and as their skills develop, they will be encouraged to attend industry meetings and conferences. About AIG: American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is the world's leading international insurance and financial services organization, with operations in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG member companies serve commercial, institutional and individual customers through the most extensive worldwide property-casualty and life insurance networks of any insurer. In the United States, AIG companies are the largest underwriters of commercial and industrial insurance and AIG American General is a top-ranked life insurer. AIG's global businesses also include retirement services, financial services and asset management. AIG's financial services businesses include aircraft leasing, financial products, trading and market making.AIG's growing global consumer finance business is led in the United States by American General Finance. AIG also has one of the largest U.S. retirement services businesses through AIG SunAmerica and AIG VALIC, and is a leader in asset management for the individual and institutional markets, with specialized investment management capabilities in equities, fixed income, alternative investments and real estate. AIG's common stock is listed in the U.S. on the New York Stock Exchange and ArcaEx, as well as the stock exchanges in London, Paris, Switzerland and Tokyo.AIG is an Equal Opportunity Employer..