<p>Position: Tax Specialist</p><p>Location: Hartford, CT Hybrid (3 days on-site. 2 days remote)</p><p>Recruiter Contact: Ryan Genua Ryan.Genua@Roberthalf com</p><p>Job Posting: RG0013418982</p><p><br></p><p>Overview</p><p>A well‑established, financially stable insurance organization is seeking a <strong>Tax Specialist</strong> to support federal, state, and local tax accounting and compliance activities. This role focuses on income tax provisions, filings, and audit support for insurance and non‑insurance entities, operating within both <strong>GAAP and statutory frameworks</strong>. The position partners closely with accounting, audit, and finance teams and operates in a <strong>hybrid work environment</strong>.</p><p>All duties are performed in compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and internal control requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and assist with the review of <strong>federal and state income tax provisions</strong>, including current and deferred taxes, provision‑to‑return reconciliations, and intercompany settlements</li><li>Support <strong>quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures</strong> under GAAP and statutory reporting</li><li>Prepare and/or review <strong>federal and state income tax filings</strong>, estimated payments, and extensions</li><li>Assist with <strong>tax audits</strong>, including gathering documentation and coordinating support for external auditors</li><li>Perform tax research and analysis related to federal, state, and local matters</li><li>Prepare or review select <strong>state and local tax compliance</strong> filings (returns, estimates, extensions)</li><li>Support internal controls and <strong>SOX‑related tax processes</strong>, including documentation and testing</li><li>Identify opportunities to <strong>streamline and automate tax processes and workpapers</strong></li><li>Assist with compliance and audit support related to employee benefit and welfare plan filings (as applicable)</li></ul><p>If you meet these requirements and are interested in this great opportunity, please email your resume in confidence to Ryan Genua at Ryan.Genua@roberthalf com. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.</p>