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Job Title: Mutual Fund Tax Specialist
Job Location: NY: New York
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-07-23

Company Name: Legg Mason
Contact: Recruiter
Phone: email only please
Fax: email only please

Description: Mutual Fund Tax Specialist Department: Mutual Fund Administration Location: New York NY Legg Mason, recently ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the top 5 Americas Most Admired Companies in the securities industry for the 2nd consecutive year, is one of the largest publicly traded Asset Managers in the U.S. Through its domestic and international affiliates, Legg Mason serves the institutional, mutual fund and wealth management markets with nearly $1 trillion in assets under management. As a leading Asset Management firm, we recruit only the best and the brightest individuals to join our organization. We are committed to Investing in Futures...Yours! The Tax Department is seeking an individual to join the Tax Group, which currently consists of 11 people. The department will train this person in all aspects of tax compliance and research for mutual funds. Fund Administrator/Accounting experience a plus, though not required. Key Responsibilities and Duties Include, but not Limited to: Prepare federal Forms 1120-RIC and 8613 and applicable state tax returns for Regulated investment Companies. Prepare annual book-to-tax adjustment analyses by examining the taxability of investment income/expenses, securities transactions and derivatives. Prepare summaries of annual tax basis calculations relating to shareholder disclosures in financial statements. Assist in analyzing calendar year distribution requirements in order to prevent fund level excise taxes. Coordinate administrative deliverables relating to assigned funds to help streamline daily operations and gain client/auditor exposure. Update tax reporting calendar and to ensure that all applicable filing requirements are recognized and met, and open issues are properly documented. Assist in the documentation of tax policies and procedures. Undertake tax research and special projects as assigned. Ideal Qualifications and Experience: Microsoft Office/PC proficiency, especially Excel; Strong time management skills; Strong organization and attention to detail; Good oral/written communication skills; Ability to adapt quickly to procedural changes; Ability to learn in a hands-on environment. Knowledge of general tax law, with emphasis on RIC tax preferred; Basic knowledge of accounting and financial services issues Legg Mason offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit-sharing, paid time off, employee stock purchase plan, pregnancy leave, tuition reimbursement, and much more. EOE Ranking based on Fortunes 2008 Americas Most Admired Companies survey, March 17, 2008.

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