Tax Specialist- Surplus Lines - Hartford, CT, Allentown, PA and Branchville, NJ (HYBRID)

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. An individual in this tax position will prepare and assist in the review of federal and state income tax provisions (GAAP and Statutory basis, current and deferred income taxes); provision to return reconciliations; and the preparation of financial statement disclosures and analysis. The position will perform certain federal and state tax compliance functions that include preparation of the periodic federal and state estimated tax payment requests; preparation or review of various aspects of the annual federal and state income tax return support and the federal and state income tax return as filed; and the gathering of federal and state audit support as necessary. Perform some state, local and miscellaneous tax compliance for insurance and non-insurance subsidiaries. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare and assist in the review of federal and state income tax accruals & reconciliations, (current and deferred taxes; F109 GAAP and SSAP #10R), including provision to return reconciliations and inter-company FIT settlements
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures, (NAIC Statutory and GAAP basis);
• Prepare and assist in the review of federal and state income tax compliance, including preparation of federal and state return, estimated tax payments and extension;
• Assist with gathering and creating federal and state audit support, as needed, including coordination of supporting documentation to external auditors;
• Perform internal federal and state tax analysis;
• Prepare and/or review some state & local tax compliance, designated states, including final returns, estimates, and extensions where required.
• Assist with Tax Dept. SOX compliance, including updating process narratives and related test work.
• Streamline tax files to ensure optimum automation of the tax accrual and compliance process.
• Prepare and assist with the audit of the Form 5500’s and Form 990’s for the pension plan, benefit plan and welfare plans.

Knowledge and Requirements
Education and Experience

• B.S. Accounting is preferred
• 3 - 5 Years of Tax Accounting Experience
• MS Tax/CPA preferred

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off. Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences – and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

For Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.