US-MA Springfield, TAX ACCOUNTANT, MassMutual Financial Group 0790
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Position: Tax Accountant
Date: January 4, 2007
JOB #0790
Location: Springfield, MA
Status: Full-time

DESCRIPTION:  Tax Accountant 

The MassMutual Financial Group is a global, diversified financial services organization with more than $395 billion in total assets under management. Our family of companies serves the needs of nearly 13 million clients by providing a broad-based portfolio of financial products and services including: investments, annuities, disability income insurance, life insurance, retirement services/401(k) plans, trust services, mutual funds and long-term care insurance. 

MassMutual Financial Group is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that capitalizes on the talents and contributions of all employees, regardless of age, race, gender, background, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or personal interests and beliefs.  We understand the importance of a diverse range of talent and ideas, and encourage our employees to share in this understanding. 

We foster respect for our employees, and provide a culture where each individual has the opportunity to be just that – an individual. 

Our impressive array of talented employees enables us to provide exceptional service to our continually expanding, diverse client base.  The strong growth of our business, ongoing development of new products and expansion into new markets is dependent on the inclusive work environment we maintain. 

Title: Tax Accountant 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Work closely with MassMutual's international and domestic subsidiaries in the preparation and filing of US domestic income tax returns and international forms such as Forms 5471, 8621, 8865 and 8858

-Perform international and domestic FAS 109 work

-Identify federal and state tax issues that need to be addressed and perform tax research when needed

-Calculate the quarterly federal and state income tax provisions for MassMutual's domestic and international subsidiaries and prepare management reports that reconcile these amounts to expected effective tax rates

-Effectively communicate important information in verbal and written form.

-Work closely with other members of the MassMutual tax department in responding to revenue agent information requests

-Complete special projects as needed 

REQUIREMENTS:

-International Tax Law- Must have strong knowledge of US international tax rules (i.e., Sections 367, 482, 951 and 1293 etc.)

-International Tax Compliance - Must have desire to perform international tax compliance and planning

-Analytical - strong analytical skills, ability to effectively identify and communicate potential federal tax planning opportunities and exposure areas to management

-Domestic Tax Compliance- Prepare federal and state tax income tax provisions and returns

-Knowledge - ability to interpret and apply federal income tax statutes, regulations and administrative guidance

-Problem Solving - ability to work independently with minimal supervision and request assistance, if needed, in a timely manner

-Communication - strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, ability to deal effectively with peers and other levels and areas of the organization

-Technology - strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel and Word.  A working knowledge of SAP and CorpTax software is a plus

This opening currently resides in Springfield, MA, however as organizations and their structures evolve, locations may be reevaluated and position location may change.  We are looking for candidates who have flexibility between MassMutual's two locations:  Springfield, MA, Enfield, CT.

COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION:

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 In addition, if you would like to learn more about MassMutual, please visit www.massmutual.com.

 MassMutual is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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