Tax Consultant (Tax Information Reporting)

Elevance Health • Tampa, FL

11d • $63,840 - $100,320 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Consultant (Tax Information Reporting) supports non-payroll tax information reporting operations with a primary focus on responding to provider inquiries related to Form 1099 reporting. This role performs customer-facing service, data maintenance, and compliance support activities in accordance with IRS regulations, internal controls, and established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Requirements

• Requires BA/BS in Accounting; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one or more of the following areas including accounting, auditing, fixed asset accounting, investment accounting, federal and state taxation, Form 1099 reporting compliance, and tax software preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience and completion of the Tax department’s training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working in tax information reporting
• filing state backup withholding returns
• timely depositing backup withholding through IRS system
• performing backup withholding account reconciliations
• responding to customer 1099 inquiries
• online filing of Forms 1099 and related forms through IRS system
• Preparing GAAP and Statutory income tax provisions
• Preparing account reconciliations
• Responding to internal and external audit requests
• Preparing premium tax returns
• preparing personal property tax returns
• Working with the fixed asset system
• Working with the investment department tax reporting
• Analyzing K-1's for appropriate tax reporting
• Working with sales and use tax systems

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• incentive bonus programs
• medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) +match
• stock purchase plan
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• financial education resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level