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Senior Tax Accountant

Employer
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
May 31, 2019

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Category
Financial Services, Accounting
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Corporate Taxation at Liberty Mutual

Liberty Mutuals highly integrated tax organization (consisting of tax professionals in Boston, Seattle and Fairfield, OH) provides a collegial framework to achieve results. Typically, professionals contribute across all the key components of tax including planning & research, audits, compliance & financial reporting. You will become a consummate tax professional vs. a specialist or tax technician.

The structure of the tax organization encourages and drives collaboration and teamwork. Therefore, you need to be an excellent communicator and execution oriented to succeed. A successful candidate will need to take ownership of key projects and deliverables, as well as manage ambiguity. The ability to be flexible and comfortable with change will also be critical to your success.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely and accurate filing of all federal tax compliance assignments and/or review of simple federal tax compliance projects.
  • Prepare moderate to complex tax-related financial statement accounting entries and disclosures.
  • Detail review simple tax-related financial statement calculations, entries and disclosures.
  • Independently conduct assigned tax-related and income tax accounting research. Draft memoranda with supporting conclusions supported by relevant research findings.
  • Assist with implementation of timely, cost-effective tax planning strategies designed to create value and enhance the Company's worldwide tax position.
  • Assist with tax controversies, by independently preparing responses to information requests and analyzing for future controversy issues based on responses provided.
  • Manage projects of moderate complexity by identifying key deliverables, project tasks, managing to due dates, and identifying issues.
  • Actively participate in Department and Company initiatives.
  • Identify and lead the implementation of process improvements.
  • Keep abreast of current tax laws, regulations and practices. Identifies changes that impact the business and communicates them to management.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Equivalent.
  • Advanced degree or certification preferred (MST, MSA, MBA, CPA or JD).
  • Insurance industry experience preferred, but not required.
  • A minimum of at least 2 years of US Federal tax experience (financial reporting, compliance, audit, planning) or equivalent, preferably with a major public accounting firm or large multi-national company.
  • Ability to utilize tax provision software (e.g. OneSource).
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to lead projects effectively.
  • Highly motivated individual with ability to multitask and complete deliverables within time constraints and deadlines.

Benefits:

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to positive change. In return for your service, its our privilege to offer you benefits and rewards that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

Overview:

At Liberty Mutual, we give motivated, accomplished professionals the opportunity to help us redefine what insurance means; to work for a global leader with a deep sense of humanity and a focus on improving and protecting everyday lives. We create an inspired, collaborative environment, where people can take ownership of their work; push breakthrough ideas; and feel confident that their contributions will be valued and their growth championed.

Were dedicated to doing the right thing for our employees, because we know that their fulfillment and success leads us to great places. Life. Happiness. Innovation. Impact. Advancement. Whatever their pursuit, talented people find their path at Liberty Mutual.

Company

When people have a sense of security, they are free to relax, venture out, and live their lives. This is the feeling Liberty Mutual brings to the world every day. Founded in 1912, we are a global leader in property and casualty insurance, focused on protecting and preserving the lives and dreams of customers in more than 30 countries. With over 50,000 employees throughout the world, we offer you the chance to work for an evolving, growing company with a deep sense of humanity and a commitment to diversity and philanthropy. Join our team and go to work knowing that what you do matters. Because really it does.

 

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