Tax Analyst

Zurich North America is hiring a Tax Analyst to join the Finance team! We are open to hiring talent in our Zurich office located in Schaumburg, IL. The successful candidate under guidance will perform routine tax transactional tasks and resolve a range of straight forward problems in tax accounting, reporting, planning, audits, research and/or compliance to ensure actions are completed to appropriate service levels or defined procedures.

At Zurich North America we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities.

This is a hybrid work position. The candidate selected for this opportunity expected to report into the Schaumburg, IL North American headquarters on average three times per week.

In this role, the Tax Analyst will:

• Prepare tax returns and supporting workpapers, estimated tax payments and various other tax compliance.
• Assist in preparing quarterly tax provisions, including reports to management and the external auditor, account reconciliations, tax basis balance sheet support, and execution of internal controls.
• Support company tax audits, responses to tax notices, and timely resolution of other tax controversy matters.
• Perform basic technical research to address tax issues, including planning opportunities.
• Provide other tax support, which may include analyses of pending legislation, preparation of required transfer pricing documentation and reporting, and implementation of legislative changes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and No prior experience required in the Accounting and Finance area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Accounting and Finance area
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA
• Strong spreadsheet skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Master’s Degree
• Accounting and/or tax internship and/or professional experience in public or corporate accounting
• Experience with CorpTax and/or SAP
• Microsoft Office 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 $49,500.00 - $81,000.00, 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