Senior Accountant - Technology

Description and Requirements
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)

At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
The salary range for applicants for this position is $53,000 - $88,300.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, 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. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$53,000 - $88,300
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