Pay Philosophy
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location.
The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role.
Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and / or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
Description
Advance your career at Liberty Mutual Insurance - A Fortune 100 Company!
Liberty Mutual Corporate Tax Department
Liberty Mutual’s highly integrated tax organization 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.
Liberty Mutual values a healthy work-life balance for its employees. In line with that, this position offers a flexible work model of two days in the office (either Boston or Seattle) and three days working from home.
Note : This is a Hybrid opportunity with compensation dependent on candidate’s geographic location, overall experience, and skill level.
Responsibilities :
As a member of the state and local tax team, you will have the following responsibilities :
- Prepare and / or review state and local tax returns and filings across premium tax, state income tax, sales and use tax, and various insurance company assessments and surcharges.
- Analyze financial information and prepare / review deliverables for the state tax financial reporting process such as journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis to support management reporting.
- Assist in managing audits by state and local tax authorities and in responding to state notices; draft correspondence to state taxing authorities.
- Assist with the implementation of cost-effective tax planning strategies designed to create value and optimize the Company's overall tax position.
- Monitor key state tax legislative developments. Identify and communicate developments relevant to the Company.
- Develop general corporate tax technical expertise as well as specialized insurance state tax knowledge. Conduct research for complex tax issues and proposed transactions, document conclusions in memos and present findings, where applicable.
- Act as a mentor to staff members through training, coaching and providing feedback on performance, where applicable.
- Identify, recommend and implement process improvements.
- Actively participate in Department or Company initiatives. Work effectively with other areas of Corporate Tax / Corporate Finance and demonstrate leadership in cross-functional initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, Business (or BS degree and equivalent tax or accounting experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of related experience in Taxation required
- Intermediate knowledge of corporate taxation and financial statement analysis, strong written and oral communication skills also required
About Us
At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That's why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect.
Here, you'll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.
Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Great Place to Work US for the past several years.
We were also selected as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" on IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld's 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates as well as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity.
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We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being.
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Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
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