Tax Specialist- Surplus Lines - Hartford, CT, Allentown, PA and Branchville, NJ (HYBRID)

Selective Insurance Company of America • Branchville, NJ

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. An individual in this tax position will prepare and assist in the review of federal and state income tax provisions (GAAP and Statutory basis, current and deferred income taxes); provision to return reconciliations; and the preparation of financial statement disclosures and analysis. The position will perform certain federal and state tax compliance functions that include preparation of the periodic federal and state estimated tax payment requests; preparation or review of various aspects of the annual federal and state income tax return support and the federal and state income tax return as filed; and the gathering of federal and state audit support as necessary. Perform some state, local and miscellaneous tax compliance for insurance and non-insurance subsidiaries. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• B.S. Accounting is preferred
• 3 - 5 Years of Tax Accounting Experience

Nice To Haves

• MS Tax/CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in the review of federal and state income tax accruals & reconciliations, (current and deferred taxes; F109 GAAP and SSAP #10R), including provision to return reconciliations and inter-company FIT settlements
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures, (NAIC Statutory and GAAP basis);
• Prepare and assist in the review of federal and state income tax compliance, including preparation of federal and state return, estimated tax payments and extension;
• Assist with gathering and creating federal and state audit support, as needed, including coordination of supporting documentation to external auditors;
• Perform internal federal and state tax analysis;
• Prepare and/or review some state & local tax compliance, designated states, including final returns, estimates, and extensions where required.
• Assist with Tax Dept. SOX compliance, including updating process narratives and related test work.
• Streamline tax files to ensure optimum automation of the tax accrual and compliance process.
• Prepare and assist with the audit of the Form 5500’s and Form 990’s for the pension plan, benefit plan and welfare plans.

Benefits

• Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life.
• These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off.
• Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees