Tax Analyst Job Listing at Prudential in newark, NJ

Prudential Financial is seeking a motivated individual to join the Tax Department located Newark, NJ. The position requires a team player that is highly organized, responsive, and extremely flexible and has the ability to handle multiple projects while producing accurate and timely results. The primary responsibilities of the position will include U.S. Federal and state income taxation and financial reporting of taxes

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• GAAP financial reporting and analysis of taxes


• Partnering with Business Units to implement and design tax planning strategies and transactions


• Preparation and review of Federal, State and Local Tax Compliance


• Coordination of FAS 123R tax adjustments


• Recommendations of improvements to financial reporting and compliance processes

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, economics or other related business disciplines required
• CPA and/or Masters degree in tax or accounting a plus
• Corporate Tax experience (3-4 years), financial services sector is preferred with life insurance expertise a plus
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational/analytical skills required
• Proven leadership track record strongly desired
• Solid computer skills - proficient in Lotus Notes, standard Microsoft applications and CorpTax Compliance software a plus

Additional Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong GAAP accounting for taxes of insurance companies a plus
• Understanding of financial service companies including insurance, investments, and asset management a plus
• Strong work ethic and able to partner in a team-oriented environment
• Organized and flexible - ability to manage multiple projects/assignments, while meeting deadlines

Other comments:

Overtime will be required, especially during peak periods
Outside candidates are being considered

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to an extensive background screening and a credit check. Failure to comply will eliminate an applicant from consideration for this position. Any negative information obtained as a result of the background screening may result in the disqualification of the applicant from this and any other position in Prudential, including their current position if an internal applicant.