Senior Tax Accountant

John Hancock is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial, a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide. The Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. John Hancock can be found on the internet at www.johnhancock.com Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '0945' on the SEHKManulife’s US Taxation Department within the Corporate Division is responsible for the tax compliance and financial reporting for Manulife’s operations within the US tax jurisdiction. The Department’s objectives include providing reliable, timely, and accurate tax returns.  Reporting directly to the director, US Tax Compliance, the Senior Tax Accountant will coordinate closely with Manulife’s business unit and financial professionals in Boston and Toronto, to meet the company’s tax return objectives.  Responsibilities include: • Federal Income Tax Compliance. Assisting with filing of two consolidated life non-life returns specifically the consolidated life insurance company returns. • State Income Tax Compliance. Assisting in the timely and accurate filing of premium tax returns for all U.S. states and territories. • Communication, coordination, collaboration. Effective professional and interpersonal liaison work with: business area and financial personnel (including Senior Management) throughout the enterprise to define tax information needs; State examiners and corporate auditors to provide support and explanations for filed positions; colleagues from Financial Reporting, Analysis & Planning, Audit, and Advisory teams within the US Taxation Department to assure timely and accurate overall tax reporting and risk management.Minimum Bachelors degree in accountingCPA, or advanced degree in taxation or accounting would be helpful3 — 5 years’ professional experience with insurance tax complianceIRC knowledge and research ability required. (NAIC, USGAAP, Canadian GAAP not required but would be helpful)Must have expertise in Federal and State insurance taxation laws and the compliance requirements associated therewith, particularly consolidated life insurance tax returns JOHN HANCOCK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - AA/F/M/D/V JOB INFORMATION Company: Manulife Financial Location: boston, MA 02117 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Learn more about the company Click here for video Length: 1:15 min Vibrant Culture     •     Wealth of Opportunity     •     Company with a Conscience