Senior Tax Specialist - Federal

Travelers • Saint Paul, MN

5d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Senior Tax Specialist performs moderately complex professional tax functions within Corporate Tax. Prepares and compiles reasonably complex federal tax provisions and filings, and performs related tax research. This position may review the work of others.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Three years of relevant corporate tax experience or two years of public accounting tax experience.
• Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to pay attention to detail and effectively convey information.
• Ability to proactively manage time and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to interact effectively with others across business areas.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and relevant tax software (i.e. Corptax).
• Intermediate knowledge of tax concepts.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through to ensure timely completion.
• Ability to think strategically and use judgement to resolve issues as they arise.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in taxation and/or a CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation, compilation and processing of moderately complex tax returns, supporting schedules, forms and worksheets.
• Analyze and maintain tax records and perform account reconciliations.
• Research tax issues and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Work on special projects and assist other less experienced staff.
• Contribute to analysis of tax provisions, business changes and corporate restructuring. This includes making recommendations and performing complex research and related assignments.
• Utilize appropriate tools to obtain data necessary to support tax calculations, tax payments and related journal entries.
• Responsibilities may include extracting and analyzing data from internal systems, Statutory Annual Statement, and other financial documents.
• Assist in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies.
• Assist on tax audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) contributions matched dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Paying it Forward Savings Program for student loan debt
• Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers
• 20 days Paid Time Off annually
• Nine paid company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior