Tax Accountant II, Investmnts

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all… The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best‑known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote
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• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid
  . This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
• If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote
  . This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

• Knowledge of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) codes and regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC, and other federal regulations, Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP), state insurance department statutes, federal and other state regulations, with an emphasis on tax accounting and investments
• Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and financial systems user applications (SAP), and tax research services and software (Thompson Reuters Checkpoint and One Source preferred), including input/output processing and complex system concepts, and the ability to understand and use computer systems and application tools for analysis
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience performing moderately complex financial analysis and related valuation methodologies, systems, and quantitative business‑based analysis, metrics, and experimental designs; ability to prepare statistical studies and trend analysis using internal and external information to demonstrate relevant changes and recommend improvements
• Basic Understanding of partnership taxation and flow‑through entity reporting
• Exposure to investment vehicles such as limited partnerships, funds, or structured products

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fternparield
• Two years of corporate‑level tax accounting experience in an organization of comparable size

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Designation
• Insurance, investment, or financial‑services experience; public accounting background (Big 4 or natiaonal firms a plus)
• Exposure to partnership tax compliance (Forms 1065, Schedule K-1s, capital accounts)
• Demonstrated interest in finance or capital markets (e.g., progress toward CFA or similar credential)

Less than or equal to 10%

• Researches investment tax technical issues, interprets and applies laws, regulations, and municipal ordinances; acts in an advisory capacity working with tax department management and/or designated representatives providing guidance and direction on and clarifying the interpretation of the investment tax accounting procedures, policies, and practices of the company and applicable regulatory authorities
• Assists with the compilation and calculation of investment deferred taxes…