Accountant Specialty, Consultant

Blue Shield of California•Oakland, CA
•$125,736 - $188,728•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Tax Consultant to prepare financial statement quarterly tax provisions, tax projections, and tax compliance workbooks for various legal entities within the Consolidated Group. The position reports to the Tax Director. The ideal candidate has a tax technical background; can navigate complex matters and support current tax positions; can use tax reporting and calculation tools; and has strong communication, writing, attention to detail, prioritization, and task-management skills. The role also requires developing strong working relationships with cross-functional partners and leaders. The position follows a hybrid workplace model. For most teams, this means working in the office two days per week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out-of-state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business needs. The company may require more office presence based on business needs, and requirements are subject to change. The work is based in physical offices and may include work from a home office or desk. Activity is sedentary for most of the workday. External hires must pass a background check and drug screen. The company provides equal employment opportunity and considers qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records consistent with applicable laws.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma/GED and four years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • At least 7 years of prior relevant experience in an accounting specialization such as tax, accounting, and/or financial analytics.
  • CPA designation required.
  • Familiarity with statutory accounting and insurance tax.
  • Tax technical background and ability to support current tax positions in complex matters.
  • Technical skills to operate tax reporting and calculation tools.
  • Strong communication and writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks across cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships with cross-functional partners and leaders.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in Accounting or Tax.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare US GAAP income tax provisions using OneSource and financial statement footnote disclosures under ASU 2023-09.
  • Calculate federal and state estimated tax payments using OneSource Provision.
  • Prepare stand-alone, group, or consolidated tax returns and related reports to ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
  • Prepare partnership returns.
  • Help design or improve internal controls and develop compliance policies and procedures, including maintaining the controls system of record.
  • Assist with research and analysis of state and local tax issues using CheckPoint.
  • Support responses to inquiries from tax authorities.
  • Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet those objectives.
  • Ensure workflow procedures and guidelines are clearly documented and communicated.
  • May lead special projects.
  • Interact frequently with subordinate staff, supervisors, managers, outside customers, and functional peer groups.
  • Participate in developmental and training opportunities for tax team members.
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