Job Details
Qualifications
- Accounting
- Alteryx
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Master of Business Administration
- Master's degree
- Power BI
- Public accounting
Job Description
Pay Philosophy
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
Description
Liberty Mutual’s highly integrated tax organization provides a collegial framework to achieve results. Typically, professionals contribute across all the key components of tax including planning & research, audits, compliance, and financial reporting. In this role you will become a consummate tax professional vs. merely a specialist or tax technician.
The structure of the tax organization encourages and drives collaboration and teamwork; therefore you need to be execution-oriented and an excellent communicator to succeed. A successful candidate will need to take ownership of key projects and deliverables as well as manage ambiguity. The ability to be flexible and comfortable with change will also be critical to your success.
Members of the international tax team are exposed to a wide array of tax issues. We welcome candidates from diverse tax backgrounds that are interested in gaining a broad exposure to the global tax issues impacting Liberty Mutual.
Liberty Mutual values a healthy work-life balance for its employees. In line with that, this position offers a flexible work model of two days in the Boston office and three days working from home.
Note: This hyrbid position offers a flexible work model of two days in the office and three days working from home.
Responsibilities:
As a Tax Accountant on the international tax team, you will have the following responsibilities:
Timely and accurate preparation of tax compliance assignments for simple to moderately complex returns/projects; responsible for complete work-paper documentation and referencing.
Conduct tax research and provide summaries with supporting documentation for tax positions taken on returns and for proposed transactions.
Assist with tax controversies and notices by responding to information requests, preparing workpapers. and gathering other supporting documentation to support Liberty’s tax positions.
Prepare tax-related financial statement calculations, entries, and disclosures.
Actively support the implementation of tax planning projects and tax planning strategies designed to create value and enhance the Liberty's worldwide tax position.
Proactively volunteer and participate in Department or Company initiatives or ad hoc projects.
Create usable reports and workpapers from large data sets using a variety of tools such as PowerBI and/or Alteryx.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, Business (or BS degree and equivalent tax or accounting experience) plus a minimum of 1 year of related experience in Taxation required.
Basic knowledge of corporate taxation and financial statement analysis, strong written and oral communication skills also required.
Insurance industry experience preferred, but not required.
A minimum of at least 1 year of tax experience (financial reporting, compliance, audit, planning) or equivalent, preferably with a major public accounting firm or large multi-national company.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Highly motivated individual with ability to multi-task and complete deliverables within time constraints and deadlines.
Experience using PowerBI, Alteryx, and/or AI tools preferred, but not required.
Advanced degree or certification preferred (MST, MSA, MBA, CPA or JD).
About Us
At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That's why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you'll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.
Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Great Place to Work® US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" on IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld's 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates as well as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit: https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/diversity-inclusion
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.