American Century Investments®

American Century Investments®

Senior Tax Accountant

Kansas City, Missouri · Senior

No sponsorshipDetected 28 days ago
AccountingExcelTaxResearchCommunicationAdaptabilityTax ProvisionInternal Audit

About the role

  • Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments.
  • Privately controlled and independent, we focus solely on investment management.
  • But there's an unexpected side to us, too.

Responsibilities

  • Manage preparation of federal, state, local, and international tax filings.
  • Maintain a compliance calendar to ensure all filings are completed accurately and on time.
  • Support tax audits, notices, and information requests.
  • Partner with external tax advisors on domestic and international compliance and consulting matters.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes and drive continuous improvement.
  • Develop and maintain documented internal controls over tax processes.
  • Contribute to tax planning initiatives and evaluate positions to optimize outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • 2+ years of experience in corporate tax (public accounting and/or industry), including domestic tax experience across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
  • Strong knowledge of income tax accounting, including ASC 740.
  • Advanced Excel skills and overall proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency.
  • Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation.

Compensation

  • Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, including related financial statement disclosures.
  • 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
  • Generous PTO and competitive benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning
  • Learn more about our benefits and perks.

Company info

  • American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments.
  • Privately controlled and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there's an unexpected side to us, too. We direct 40% of our dividends every year-over $2 billion since 2000-to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute's breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone.
  • All who work here around the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you're excited to learn more about us, we can't wait to learn more about you.
  • Role Summary
  • We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Tax Accountant to join our Tax Accounting team.
  • Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role is responsible for tax accounting and compliance, technical tax research, planning, audits, and other tax-related initiatives.
  • American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals.
  • We direct 40% of our dividends every year-over $2 billion since 2000-to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research.
  • Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute's breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's.
  • So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone.
  • All who work here around the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives.

Equal opportunity

  • As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.
  • If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to HR-Talent_Acquisition@americancentury.com.
  • All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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