Tax Specialist

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a Tax Specialist to prepare tax-related financial reporting for the company and its affiliates. The role involves ensuring accurate compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, as well as executing tax accounting in accordance with GAAP and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax-related financial statement accounting in accordance with GAAP and SAP including tax adjustments for investments, expenses, deferred compensation, reserves and others
• Prepare tax return workpapers and filings (premium, sales & use, income tax) for Northwestern Mutual and affiliates
• Support foreign tax compliance activities such as foreign returns, withholding filings, and U.S. residency certificates
• Communicate proactively with cross-functional internal and external partners to ensure accuracy of data and resolve issues
• Perform tax research and summarize findings for senior staff; escalate complex technical issues as needed
• Collect, validate and organize source data across teams; maintain audit-ready workpapers
• Identify and execute technology-driven process improvements to accelerate accurate tax reporting

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent education plus experience
• MST / CPA or actively working toward certification
• Strong working knowledge of accounting and tax principles; prior tax experience is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clean, audit-ready documentation
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills; methodical approach to gathering and reconciling data
• Proficient with Excel and willing to learn tax preparation and document-management/reporting tools
• Team-oriented, ability to effectively maintain relations within divisions of Finance and other company departments as needed
• Detail-focused, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A high degree of personal initiative and self-motivation is required

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups

Company Overview

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