Sales Jobs in West Springfield, MA

The Inventory Controller will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing our inventory systems and processes to ensure optimal stock levels, accuracy, and efficiency. This position requires a keen analytical mind and a strong understanding principle. They will collaborate closely with various departments, including Procurement, Sales, and Operations, to accurately forecast inventory needs, manage stock levels, and minimize losses. They will be responsible for conducting regular inventory audits, reconciling discrepancies, and implementing best practices to streamline our inventory operations. As well as ensuring products are moving onto the sales floor, price tags are accurate, & all SKU’s (UPC) are valid.

Pay Starting at $17.00/Hour

• Managing and maintaining accurate inventory records
• Conducting regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies
• Forecasting inventory needs based on sales trends and seasonal demands
• Collaborating with Procurement to ensure timely replenishment of stock
• Implementing best practices for inventory management to minimize loss and wastage
• Generating and analyzing inventory reports for performance metrics
• Training and assisting employees in inventory management processes and procedures, while maintaining records of system users
• Preparing and present inventory reports to management, highlighting key insights and performance metrics
• Performing data entry for purchase orders, internal transfers and inventory adjustments
• Assisting in executing annual physical inventories and reconciliation
• Handling physical movement of products between locations within the park
• Managing ticketing of all items and price changes
• Enforcing all Six Flags New England policies
• Performing other duties as assigned or necessary to support Six Flags New England

• Prior experience in inventory management within the retail industry
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with inventory management software and Microsoft Excel
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
• Valid driver’s license
• 18 years old or older
• Willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, lifting, working at heights, etc.

Withholding and Unemployment Tax Associate II

Corporate Tax Department

Full-time

Springfield, MA

The Opportunity

As a Withholding and Unemployment Tax Associate, you will work in a fast-paced, exciting, and collaborative environment. In this role, you will ensure accurate and timely filing of payroll and non-payroll tax payments and returns, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. You will support the organization as a tax subject matter expert on special projects.

The Team

This Corporate Tax Department is comprised of high-performing, collaborative, and agile tax professionals who are motivated by challenging work that delivers sustained value and a culture of accountability. Team members are focused on continuous improvement and transforming the department through innovative solutions that align with the finance organization’s strategic goals and initiatives.

The Impact:

Your day to day would include but is not limited to:

• Process daily Federal, State and Local tax withholding payments to all tax authorities in accordance with the tax deposit frequencies for all companies.
• File quarterly State Unemployment Tax returns for all companies.
• File quarterly Federal, State, and Local reconciliation returns for all companies.
• Reconcile total withholding tax payments by tax jurisdiction to the total withholding reported on Forms 1099. Provide reconciliation discrepancies to individual business areas for research and resolution. 
• File annual Federal, State, Foreign, and Local tax returns for all companies.
• Review, analyze, and respond to tax notices.
• Manage the State Unemployment annual rate update process in Workday and LTTAX.
• Register and set up new State and Local tax authorities in LTTAX and SAP.
• Reconcile all Federal and State tax general ledger accounts.
• Tax subject matter expert for special projects.
• Partner with Payroll on W-2C corrections and filing amended tax returns as applicable.
• Partner with business areas on 1099 (non-payroll) corrections and filing amended tax returns as applicable.
• Partner with legal on complex tax interpretations.
• Monitor and implement regulatory updates to maintain compliance.
• Provide tax data as requested by departments within the company.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in filing State, and Local tax withholding returns
• 4+ years' experience in processing State Unemployment tax returns
• 4+ years' experience with federal, state, or local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in filing Federal tax withholding returns and Federal unemployment tax returns
• Experience working with SAP and Workday
• Experience working with LTtax or other payroll withholding and unemployment tax software
• Experience with other types of state tax returns (income, premium, property, sales and use, municipal, etc.) or other general state tax or regulatory filings considered a bonus
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Critical thinker
• Strong analytical skills
• Adaptable to shifting priorities based on deadlines
• Ability to manage and execute on competing priorities
• Excellent time management skills

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the Tax Team
• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
• Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

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The Opportunity

MML Investors Services is looking for a Suitability Principal who understands the needs of our sophisticated financial advisors and their staff. The principal is responsible for managing time-sensitive and frequently escalated cases with confidence and professionalism, consistently prioritizing the needs of our advisors and their clients. Other functions Advisory Operations and Cashiering. Furthermore, you will conduct back-office reviews of complex, high risk brokerage money movement transactions for accounts clearing through National Financial Services. In this role you will demonstrate accountability, agility, and strong business acumen along with courage, even in the most difficult situations. Strong collaboration with our peer teams throughout the broker dealer is also critical to your success.

The Team

As the Broker-Dealer (BD) and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) arm of MassMutual’s Wealth Management organization, we have grown significantly over recent years. This will remain among our top strategic pillars. To best align and support this growth, we have segmented the service and operations facets to exclusively support our top-tier advisors. Branded Society 1851 Wealth Management, our strategy includes growing and retaining our experienced advisor population through MassMutual agencies across the country. We aim to support our advisors with white glove, comprehensive service to help them expand and scale their practices. Our culture embraces a team mentality and thrives on effective collaboration, strong business acumen, and a laser focus on eloquent and detailed communication. The team of about 20 associates, both FINRA-licensed and unlicensed, executes on daily back-office operations aimed at enhancing the advisor experience.   

The Impact

The In Force team will deliver education and drive readiness in an ever-changing, fast paced environment. You must ensure the team is well positioned to support the day-to-day execution of often complex securities transactions and delivering strong individual production results. Additionally, you will provide exceptional service to advisors and their staff while also contributing to strategic ‘Making it Easier’ initiatives. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong communication skills along with the ability to learn, adapt, all while being the ‘go-to’ for a talented and dynamic team.

The Minimum Qualifications

• FINRA Series 7 & 24 required at time of application

• 3+ years MMLIS experience and / or 4+ years' experience with Brokerage/ Money Movement transactions

• High School Diploma/GED/HiSET

• Principals working 100% remotely may be subject to on-site inspection by MML and/or regulators

• Candidates residing within 50 miles of MassMutual office will be expected to work a Hybrid schedule of 3 days a week in the Springfield office

The Ideal Qualifications

• Over 5 years of MMLIS experience  

• 1+ year experience coaching/mentoring

• Bachelor’s degree

• Self-starter that can make prudent, risk-based decisions with autonomy

• Knowledge of the MassMutual career agency system and sales processes

• Expertise in quickly establishing credibility and developing strong working relationships with internal and external constituents

• Superior written & verbal communication skills

• Effective and proven ability to coach and mentor

• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality results on time while being able to multitask and shift work efforts as business needs require

• High degree of ownership, superior attention to detail, willingness to embrace continuous improvement opportunities and challenge the status quo

• Strong understanding of BD/RIA operational platforms and workflows

• Abreast of industry rules and regulations

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the MMLIS In-Force Operations Team

• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager

• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran, and disability-focused Business Resource Groups

• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms

• Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

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Job description: Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

A customer service representative supports both internal customers (product managers, account managers, production, and finance staff) and external customers with all steps in the sales cycle; from helping to identify required parts or resources to preparing offers (quotes), processing orders, and resolution of after order issues.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

• Provide Customer Service support to our customers, Sales Area Managers, Product Managers and Regional Sales entities;
• Interact with internal / external customers to provide information response to inquiries about products and services.
• handle and resolve questions / concerns
• provide information about the organization’s products and service
• generate quotes and process orders as requested by Product Managers, Sales Area Manager, and customers
• enter and ensure proper handling of all orders
• maintain customer pricing based on guidance from product managers
• coordinate delivery and purchase order requirements with Logistics Department,
• communicate special shipment dates and date changes to the Regional Sales entities, Sales Area Managers, and/or customers
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Managers.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Line: Customer Service Manager, Paper Machine Service

Coordination with: engineering, production groups, field sales (SAMs), and finance

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The employee carries out the work within guidelines such as objectives, definitions with minimal oversight. Works with moderate supervision.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Line: None

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• College degree and/or equivalent experience
• Manufacturing Experience a plus
• Self-starter capable of working with minimum supervision.
• Extremely thorough organizational and planning skills.
• Strong knowledge of customer service and establishing contacts.
• Ability to handle numerous projects at one time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop close professional relationships
• Ability to research and review technical drawings and documents.
• Very strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Some ERP experience (SAP experience a plus)
• Ability to [learn to] read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to work independently and handle high volume email traffic
• *This is not a call center position

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, engineering drawings, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write effective correspondence. Ability to effectively transfer information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, vendors, and other employees of the organization.

EFFORT & WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions can include production/fabrication facilities, paper mills, and offices.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Job Description:

Position Details:

• Pay: $397 or more per day, Saturday's Rate is $500 per day (bi-weekly pay)
• Workdays: Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays (day shift)
• Home Daily!

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support Americas food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

• Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
• Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
• Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
• Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Collects money (cash or checks) where required. Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors.
• Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
• Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Company description

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Job Description:

Position Details:

• Pay: $393 or more per day! (bi-weekly pay)
• Workdays: Mondays-Fridays (day shift)
• Home Daily!

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support Americas food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

• Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
• Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
• Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
• Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Collects money (cash or checks) where required. Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors.
• Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
• Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Company description

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Job Summary:

The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor leads a multi-department team of CNC Operators and Set-Up Operators, in a high mix / low volume aerospace component manufacturing environment. This role is expected to balance expertise in set-up and operation of CNC machining for precision tolerance components, along with strong interpersonal skills to motivate the team to work toward common goals and objectives. Key responsibilities include managing the day-to-day priorities for multiple departments, cross-training staff on best practices to meet set-up and production run-times, optimizing processes through the elimination of waste, and leading lean continuous improvement initiatives. As a working supervisor, this role is expected to run production jobs and provide the necessary supervisory management to a small 2nd shift team.

This role is 100% in office at our plant in East Hartford, CT.

At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

• Competitive PTO Package
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401K Match Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Essential Job Duties:

• Conduct security, quality and EH&S audits to ensure the safety of employees on the second shift, and compliance with company and customer policies.
• Coordinate time-off requests, with attention to skills matrix, to ensure adequate staffing level across all disciplines of machine centers to meet production needs.
• Motivate team to meet daily, weekly and monthly goals and objectives. Identify waste and non-value-added tasks that interfere with objectives.
• Routinely measure, monitor, and publish the performance of all individuals on the team. Compare results against department standards. Complete periodic performance evaluations, and correct any issues in real time as needed, up to and including, disciplinary actions if needed.
• Host a daily GEMBA walk and serve as the primary conduit for all communications between operators and cross functional teams. Attend production meetings, and quality clinic/MRB meetings as needed. Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, production and sales teams to drive open issues to rapid closure.
• Partner with production control to stage daily and weekly priorities. Ensure jobs are completed on time, and productivity is sustained. Expedite jobs as necessary.
• Set-up and operate CNC machines according to operation sheet instructions. Provide technical support for team.
• Maintain ERP data integrity ensuring job punches match traveler package. Report any discrepancies that could impact job quantity or delivery.
• Develop and author standard work for the operation of production equipment. Coach and train teammates in best practices, enforcing safety, departmental and QMS polices, with the goal of process improvement, reduction in set up time, faster productivity rates, and improved quality.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years progressive career in the manufacturing of precision machined components in a regulated industry such as aerospace or medical. Previous experience in a high mix, low volume shop with an emphasis on lean manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO/AS quality standards, basic OSHA/EHS safety regulations, and a commitment to adherence of company policies.
• Advanced or expert machining skills in 1 or more disciplines. Swiss lathe, multi-axis turning, turning, milling, or grinding. Must be able to independently set-up and operate CNC equipment and provide the necessary training to others on shift.
• Experience leading and managing a small team toward common goals. An effective communicator that can build rapport with a diverse team. Previous team lead experience preferred.
• A willingness to take accountability for self and team, driving and inheriting the collective results of a department or team.
• High degree of urgency to drive operations at full speed. Keen sense of attention to detail to understand how to work with pace, not haste, avoiding careless mistakes.
• Strong understanding of operational metrics such as first past yield, efficiency, WIP aging, on-time-delivery, job cost, scrap rate, etc.
• Strong computer skills especially related to navigating ERP systems, job clocking systems, CAD/CAM software, and Microsoft products such Outlooks, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Previous experience with EPICOR a plus.

Physical Demands:

Legend

N (Not applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hours/day)

F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity up to 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hours/day)

C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Lift/Carry 10-30lbs

F

Stand

F

Walk

F

Manually manipulate

F

Squat or kneel

O

Bend

O

Reach above shoulder

O

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Job Description:

• Monday - Friday position with flexibility in schedule to meet the needs of the department
• Pay ranges between $105,000 - $120,000 with a 30% bonus potential

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

• Oversees the operations of the mechanic shop assuring all mechanical maintenance and repairs are performed properly and in the most efficient and economical manner possible.
• Plans, organizes, directs, supervises and evaluates the activities, programs and operations, determines and establishes priorities.
• Conducts utilization studies and evaluates the condition of the fleet on an ongoing basis; makes recommendations on the size and composition of the fleet and establishment of replacement criteria.
• Ensures that all safety regulations are followed.
• Manages, mentors and leads others in the performance of their duties in accordance with applicable laws and within company policy and procedures.
• Maintains and keeps all equipment in good working condition.
• Diagnoses, rebuilds and repairs trucks, trailers and other equipment.
• Ensures that inspections and preventive maintenance are conducted.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Maintains a clean shop.
• Develops interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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Join the Griffin Team: Regional Hard Goods Sales Manager Opportunity

Are you a driven, strategic sales leader ready to make a major impact in a fast-growing horticultural organization?

At Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, we’re seeking a Regional Hard Goods Sales Manager to lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of Sales Representatives across a designated region. If you’re passionate about coaching talent, building customer relationships, and driving growth, this is your chance to join one of the nation’s top horticultural suppliers!

What You’ll Do:

• Coach, mentor, and support Sales Representatives to achieve sales and profit goals across your region.
• Manage new hire onboarding and ongoing development to ensure strong sales skills and product knowledge.
• Understand and analyze regional market dynamics including trends, pricing, competition, and customer behavior.
• Travel throughout the region to strengthen customer relationships, uncover opportunities, and guide rep performance.
• Partner with internal business managers, operations managers, and customer service leadership to support regional operations.
• Collaborate with vendor partners on customer visits, promotions, and sales opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally with regional Green Goods and Retail Sales Managers to maximize coverage, value-added service, and cross-selling.
• Guide sales reps in maintaining and expanding business, prospecting new opportunities, and driving year-over-year growth.
• Lead annual forecasting and budgeting activities for the region.
• Make key staffing decisions including hiring, performance management, and corrective action when needed.
• Represent Griffin at trade shows, grower events, and industry meetings.
• Support catalog and publication development through feedback and insights.
• Conduct monthly virtual meetings with your region and cross-functional partners.
• Travel 40-50% within the region, with additional travel for expos, company meetings, and industry trials.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED accepted in place of a degree when accompanied by sufficient relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Horticulture, Ag Business, Marketing, or related field required.
• Proven sales and team leadership experience required; horticultural industry experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to coach, develop, and inspire multiple Sales Representatives across several territories.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver clear expectations and feedback.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and customer types.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to change.
• Proficiency using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and integrated sales systems.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel 40-50%.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, as well as life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including floating holidays, sick/personal days, and vacation time
• 401(k) plan with a 25% company match up to 6%
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• We offer a summer perk that supports work–life balance: eligible staff may be eligible for “50/50 Fridays” for occasional early release.
• Employees receive 8 hours of paid volunteer time each year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Christmas holiday bonus

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Griffin, we are committed to fair and equal treatment of all employees and future applicants. We believe that diversity fosters innovation and collaboration, making us a stronger organization. We hold ourselves accountable for maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and expect our employees to treat one another with respect. Together, we work towards a workplace where every voice is valued, every perspective is embraced, and every opportunity is accessible.

Our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, from recruitment to advancement, ensuring a fair and equitable environment for all team members. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer, and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, status as a covered veteran or any other protected classification under law.

Griffin is EOE, ADA and E-Verify compliant.

The salary for this role will be determined based on various factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The salary range for this position is between $85,000.00 and $100,000.00 and may be adjusted in the future. In addition, this position is eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health, disability, life, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Investment Tax Accountant - Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives
Investment Taxes, Corporate Tax Department

Full-Time

Boston MA, New York NY, or Springfield MA

This is an individual contributor role.

The Opportunity

As an Investment Tax Accountant in the Investment Tax group, you will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, primarily supporting securities tax operations, including system and process efficiency and enhancements, and you will support projects and strategic initiatives for other investment types, such as partnerships, real estate, and derivatives. The ideal candidate will have a convergent skillset of technical tax, accounting, and system proficiency, experience navigating large data sets, excellent communication skills, and the ability to partner effectively with tax colleagues, finance organization teams, and across the broader investment ecosystem. This position, in collaboration with cross-functional teams, will be responsible for analyzing securities transactions and processes to ensure accurate tax outcomes are achieved and a reliable control environment is maintained.  Further, this position will participate in investment initiatives or project tracks to develop, enhance, and automate tax processes, and onboard significant transactions, new mandates, and tax legislation involving investments.

The Team

As an Investment Tax Accountant, you will be a member of the Investment Tax team within the Corporate Tax Department, part of MassMutual’s Controllers Organization. The Corporate Tax Department is comprised of high-performing, collaborative, and agile tax professionals who are motivated by challenging work that delivers sustained value and a culture of accountability. Team members are focused on continuous improvement and transforming the department through innovative solutions that align with the finance organization’s strategic goals and initiatives.

The Impact

The Investment Tax Accountant will help develop and execute Investment Tax goals and initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:  

• Monitor and track tax data quality and performance of securities tax results tracked in the Eagle processing system and compare to general ledger results.
• Participate in daily, cross-functional Eagle operational governance meetings and other discussions that analyze and track system issues and changes in securities across the investment data ecosystem.
• Participate in testing of Eagle software upgrades to ensure changes are applied accurately and existing software continues to operate as intended.
• Ensure accurate tax basis is maintained for investments tracked in Eagle and accurate rules are applied as intended to exception situations.
• Understand and analyze differences between the tax basis and Statutory or GAAP basis of accounting for various investment types.
• Assist in reviewing new investment transactions for securities, partnerships, LLCs, and derivatives to determine correct tax treatment and how to efficiently operationalize.
• Assist in executing various tax internal controls for investments.
• Reconcile deferred tax balances for securities investments, collaborating with the securities tax operations team.
• Assist in preparing wash sales analysis.
• Assist in maintaining tax planning strategies involving investments.
• Assist in analyzing exchange transactions to determine if taxable or non-taxable.
• Assist in analyzing tax cash flows on structured securities to achieve correct processing of tax amortization in Eagle.
• Stay current with tax law changes in general and impacting investments.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements, increase automation, and enhance digital analytics using existing and emerging technology solutions.

The Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• 6+ years of tax experience, preferably in public accounting or financial service environments.

The Ideal Qualifications

• Master’ degree in Taxation and/or CPA a plus.
• 8+ years of tax experience, preferably in public accounting or large financial services environments.
• Experienced tax and accounting technical knowledge, including tax code and regulations and GAAP accounting under ASC 740. Experience with Statutory Accounting Principles a plus.
• Education and/or experience utilizing business intelligence applications, such as Alteryx, highly desirable.
• Comfortable working with investment systems platforms, a data-intensive environment, and data interfaces between ERP and tax systems.
• Understanding of tax treatments of various securities transaction types.
• Experience with tax transactions, accounting and reporting for investment types other than securities, including partnerships, LLCs, real estate debt and equity, derivatives.
• Proficient Excel skills and workpaper organizational ability, integrating systems and analytical results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge of corporate taxation to understand how investments fit into larger tax compliance, reporting and audit frameworks.
• Some experience with U.S. tax aspects of non-U.S. transactions, issues, and reporting (e.g. PFICs, CFCs, foreign partnerships, foreign disregarded entities, withholding taxes).
• Experience with large, multidisciplinary projects that impact tax (e.g., ERP implementations, tax co-sourcing engagements, finance transformations).
• Conversant in Financial and Accounting Systems, such as SAP.
• Ability to identify issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in a continually evolving environment.
• Ability to utilize project management tools and best practices to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence outcomes.
• Exhibits intellectual curiosity to seek and broaden knowledge and understanding beyond the core responsibilities of the position.

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the Corporate Tax Department 

• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager 

• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups 

• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms 

• Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits 

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