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Corporate Tax Consultant

Posted by: Unum

Posted date: Sep-23-2008

Location: Chattanooga, TN 37402 US

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Unum is a company of people serving people. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers and a Fortune 500 company, Unum helps protect more than 25 million working people and their families in the event of illness or injury.

Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Unum has significant operations in Portland, Maine, Worcester, Massachusetts and Glendale, California, with 35 field offices nationwide.

We are looking for a corporate tax professional ready to perform complex activities related to Tax Accounting and Tax Return preparation. You'll work closely with other members of the tax team on regulatory compliance issues.

Prepares federal and state tax returns or return adjustments; evaluates and applies state and federal tax law and regulations; identifies, documents and researches various tax issues; coordinates tax issue resolution with state taxing authorities.
May perform accounting for income taxes for regulatory, SEC and internal reporting requiring interfaces with company departments to accumulate necessary data for tax provision calculations, preparation of deferred taxes for separate companies, preparation and allocation of taxes to separate company and product lines and reconciliation of separate tax accounts.
Assists in tax research and special projects; evaluates and documents tax issues; interprets tax legislation and impact on various company transactions; interfaces with investment department regarding tax impact of portfolio holdings.
Performs various tasks associated with state income taxes to include administering and resolving state income tax audits and evaluating related legislation.
Participates in the development of new policies, procedures, and improved business processes as directed.
Works effectively within functional area, with team members, and with other resources to complete assigned work. Develops contacts and utilizes available resources within functional area and with external partners and peers.
Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

Four-year degree and three years relevant experience required.
MBA, CMA, EA or CPA preferred.
Proficient in complex Excel spreadsheet tasks.
Proficient with data analysis tools.
Problem solving skills, strong negotiation skills
Strong written communication skills

Unum offers competitive pay, relocation assistance and excellent benefits. Come join us if you're interested in working in an exciting and challenging environment for a company that is on the move!

Unum is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, gender or sexual orientation.

Corporate Tax Consultant

Corporate Tax Consultant

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