Tax Consultant (Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) or Remote)

Brighthouse Financial • Charlotte, NC

32d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Tax Consultant, you’ll be responsible supporting all aspects of the tax function, with primary responsibility in Direct Tax, including the preparation of federal and state income tax returns, tax provision calculations, and other related tax computations. In addition, this role will support indirect tax matters, tax audits, and other tax‑related functional activities as needed, including responsibilities outside the primary area of focus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1-3 years of income tax accounting, compliance experience.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal income tax returns and related workpapers (e.g., book-tax adjustments, consolidating schedules, proforma returns, sub-consolidated returns, consolidated returns, return to provision analyses, tax basis balance sheets, etc) for life and non-life entities.
• Prepare separate and/or consolidated/unitary/combined state income tax returns and related workpapers (e.g., apportionment, state modifications, etc) for life and non-life entities.
• Prepare state franchise tax filings and other Secretary of State annual reports.
• Prepare quarterly estimated payment calculations, year-end extension payment calculations, and related payment vouchers for federal and state income and franchise tax filings.
• Prepare interim and annual US GAAP and Statutory income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740 and SSAP 101
• Prepare tax disclosures for inclusion in US GAAP and Statutory financial statements
• Support SOX requirements for interim and annual reporting.
• Support federal and state income tax audits (internal/external), including data gathering and analysis and drafting responses to information requests.
• Support adhoc projects, as needed.
• Prepare indirect tax returns and related workpapers, including premium, retaliatory and municipal tax, sales and use tax, payroll and product withholding tax, and personal property tax filings.
• Participate in indirect tax accounting process, including calculation/booking of interim and annual accruals.
• Coordinate with third party indirect tax service providers to ensure the appropriate withholding and timely deposit of payroll and product taxes.
• Support maintenance of indirect tax reporting calendar(s).
• Support indirect tax audits (internal/external), including data gathering and analysis and drafting responses to information requests.
• Support adhoc projects, as needed.

Benefits

• Base salary ranging from $75,000 - $90,000 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results.
• Work remotely or in the office to better thrive in all areas of life.
• Recharge with a minimum of 20 days of paid time off and 16 paid company holidays per calendar year plus paid volunteer time and paid study time.
• Work toward achieving your financial goals through our 401(k) savings plan with company match (up to 6%) and annual company nondiscretionary contribution (3%), and financial counseling services.
• Enjoy competitive medical, vision, and dental plans plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family.
• Care for loved ones with up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up dependent care, dependent care flexible spending account, and up to a $25,000 lifetime maximum during your adoption, infertility, or surrogacy journey.
• Gain access to company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

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