Tax Specialist
Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
Recruiter Contact: Ryan Genua [email protected] Job Posting: RG0013418982
Overview
A well‑established, financially stable insurance organization is seeking a Tax Specialist to support federal, state, and local tax accounting and compliance activities. This role focuses on income tax provisions, filings, and audit support for insurance and non‑insurance entities, operating within both GAAP and statutory frameworks. The position partners closely with accounting, audit, and finance teams and operates in a hybrid work environment.
All duties are performed in compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and internal control requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and assist with the review of federal and state income tax provisions, including current and deferred taxes, provision‑to‑return reconciliations, and intercompany settlements
- Support quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures under GAAP and statutory reporting
- Prepare and/or review federal and state income tax filings, estimated payments, and extensions
- Assist with tax audits, including gathering documentation and coordinating support for external auditors
- Perform tax research and analysis related to federal, state, and local matters
- Prepare or review select state and local tax compliance filings (returns, estimates, extensions)
- Support internal controls and SOX‑related tax processes, including documentation and testing
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate tax processes and workpapers
- Assist with compliance and audit support related to employee benefit and welfare plan filings (as applicable)
If you meet these requirements and are interested in this great opportunity, please email your resume in confidence to Ryan Genua at [email protected]. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred
- 3--5 years of relevant tax or tax accounting experience
- Experience within insurance, financial services, or complex multi‑entity environments is a plus
Credentials (Preferred, not required)
- CPA and/or Master's in Taxation
Skills
- Strong understanding of income tax accounting (current and deferred)
- Familiarity with GAAP and statutory reporting
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating cross‑functionally
- Proficiency with tax and accounting systems and Excel
Work Arrangement
- Hybrid schedule
- Role based in the Greater Hartford area (specific office details shared later in process)
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary aligned to experience and market
- Annual incentive eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement savings with employer match, paid time off, and professional development support
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