Tax Consultant

Elevance Health • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Tax Consultant Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week at our Indianapolis office, 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. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, 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. PLEASE NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future VISA sponsorship. The Tax Consultant is responsible for preparing a combination of corporate and partnership federal and state income tax returns and related estimated payments and performing basic tax law research. How You Will Make an Impact: Preparing federal tax returns Preparing state and local tax return 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. 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, and online filing of Forms 1099 and related forms through IRS system.

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

• Preparing federal tax returns
• Preparing state and local tax return
• 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.
• 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, and online filing of Forms 1099 and related forms through IRS system.

Benefits

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

What This Job Offers

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