Senior Tax Accountant - Tax Technology

Role Value Proposition: MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. We’re united by our purpose to help our customers and each other create a confident future; we’re guided by empathy; and we’re inspired by each other to make a difference in the lives of our coworkers, customers, communities, and the world at large. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us! The Tax Technology – position will have a focus in utilizing technology to support the tax function within the indirect tax department covering premium tax, sales and use tax and value added tax. This will include tasks such as identifying opportunities to automate and streamline tax processes, analyzing, reporting on tax data, and implementing and maintaining tax software. A background in both technology and tax is preferred for this role. Key Responsibilities: Analyze data and identify opportunities for process improvement using technology, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency – support indirect tax team Implement technology solutions, including tax compliance software, data analytics tools and process automation tools, as well as provide tax support for non-tax systems Monitor and report on the performance of tax technology solutions Provide technology support to tax teams and stakeholders Monitors changes in indirect tax laws and regulations, analyze implications and options for compliance plus support the design, build and testing of required changes Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills: Required: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in: Process automation tools, data analytical tools, and software compliance Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as strong communication skills Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, as well as ability to work independently Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in information systems, data science or accounting or an applicable field of expertise or equivalent work experience Indirect tax, premium and sales and use tax accounting and compliance Compliance or accounting experience with indirect taxes outside of the US (value added taxes)

Salary : $53,000 - $71,000