State and Local Tax Analyst

Corporate Tax Department

Full-Time

Boston, MA or Springfield, MA

The Opportunity

We're growing and our clients deserve the best. As a State & Local Tax Consultant you will work to reduce the Company's exposure to tax risks, provide high-quality tax advice, and satisfy compliance requirements. In this role, as well as all roles within MassMutual, you will demonstrate accountability, agility, a dedication to be inclusive, a strong business acumen, and will show courage, even in the most difficult situations. We also highly value strong communication skills, a passion for learning, leadership traits, resilience and self-awareness.

The Team

• State Tax Compliance
  • Responsible for the preparation, and processing of the annual premium tax filings and associated compliance
  • Responsible for municipal tax filings
  • Ensure accuracy of and compliance with tax calendar and internal controls
  • Responsible for the review preparation of internal and external statutory financial reporting associated with state and local tax
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state tax developments
  • Provide information and support to business areas
  • Advise on non-routine transactions impacting state filings, including acquisitions and dispositions
  • Assist with state and local tax audits
  • Prepare, review and approve journal entries
  • Review internal and external statutory and GAAP financial reporting associated with the Tax, Licenses & Fees tax accruals
  • Prepare General Ledger Reconciliations
  • Review and respond to inquiries from state tax authorities

• Assist with state legislative and regulatory initiatives
  • Assist State Government Relations and internal SALT attorney on legislative and regulatory matters
  • Incorporate changes in law to process and procedures

• Guaranty Fund compliance
• Develop a strong working relationship with internal and external clients, including vendor relationships

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1+ years state tax experience

• CPA or MST highly desirable (or in-progress plans to obtain either
• 2+ years of corporate state income tax experience
• Experience in the insurance industry highly preferred
• Working knowledge and experience related to state and local taxation a plus
• Strong computer skills, including tax compliance software, GL systems and research software
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Regular meetings with teams across the Corporate Tax Department
• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
• Access to mentorship opportunities
• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran, and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms.
• Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits