Investment Tax Accountant in charge of securities tax operations at MassMutual. Analyzing transactions and ensuring compliance while working in a collaborative tax team.
Responsibilities
Monitor and track tax data quality and performance of securities tax results tracked in the Eagle processing system
Participate in daily, cross-functional Eagle operational governance meetings and other discussions that analyze and track system issues
Participate in testing of Eagle software upgrades
Ensure accurate tax basis is maintained for investments tracked in Eagle and accurate rules are applied as intended
Assist in reviewing new investment transactions for correct tax treatment
Assist in executing various tax internal controls for investments
Reconcile deferred tax balances for securities investments
Assist in preparing wash sales analysis
Stay current with tax law changes
Proactively identify and implement process improvements
Requirements
Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
6+ years of tax experience, preferably in public accounting or financial service environments
Master’s degree in Taxation and/or CPA a plus
8+ years of tax experience in public accounting or large financial services environments
Experienced tax and accounting technical knowledge including tax code and regulations and GAAP accounting under ASC 740
Experience with Statutory Accounting Principles a plus
Education and/or experience utilizing business intelligence applications, such as Alteryx, highly desirable
Comfortable working with investment systems platforms, a data-intensive environment, and data interfaces between ERP and tax systems
Understanding of tax treatments of various securities transaction types
Experience with tax transactions, accounting and reporting for investment types other than securities, including partnerships, LLCs, real estate debt and equity, derivatives
Proficient Excel skills and workpaper organizational ability, integrating systems and analytical results
General knowledge of corporate taxation
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work location policy
Learning and development opportunities
Networking opportunities including access to diversity-focused resource groups
Job title
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