Job Location: St. Louis, MORole Value Proposition:Come join a Fortune 100 company tax department right here in St. Louis! Our world-class department offers challenging opportunities to grow your tax skills along with potential for career growth, all while continuing to value you as an individual. This position is responsible for timely filing of federal and state tax returns for a variety of entities including corporations and partnerships and calculates statutory and GAAP income tax provisions utilizing provision software. Candidates will also support the department’s initiatives to develop and enhance automated solutions.Key Responsibilities:Prepares federal, state, and local income tax returns for U.S. partnerships and corporationsPrepares statutory and GAAP income tax provisions and disclosures to meet financial reporting and statutory compliance deadlinesCompletes information filings for international entitiesUtilize software and systems to improve quality of work process and increase efficiencyAssists with federal, state and local tax authority auditsIdentifies opportunities and makes recommendations to reduce taxes and minimize audit exposureEssential Business Experience and Technical Skills:Required:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an applicable field of expertise2+ years public or corporate tax accounting experiencePreferred:Progress toward CPA or MBA preferredExperience with tax return preparation software, as well as Microsoft Word and ExcelExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a teamStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple prioritiesFamiliarity with Alteryx or general ledger systems is a plusEqual Employment Opportunity/Disability/VeteransIf you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at 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.