Tax Planning Analyst

HCSC • Richardson, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for providing tax support to business segments; the identification and reporting of imperative tax issues, such as tax savings and tax controversy mitigation; and implementation of federal and state tax legislation. Support the preparation of tax structuring, research models, tax planning and analyses of complex tax positions and transactions for the purpose of presenting to senior leaders. Support projects pursuing federal, state and local tax credits and incentives.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in federal and/or state tax planning or compliance
• Experience in researching complex tax issues and laws employing commonly accepted tax research methodologies, resources, and architecture
• Advanced PC proficiency to include Excel, Access or similar
• Proficiency in designing reports
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills to prepare effective documentation, facilitate training and development, and participate in presentations
• Experience working cross-functionally within all levels of the organization, leading projects and in problem resolution
• Negotiation and influencing skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Tax credits and incentives
• Advanced degree in taxation or law and/or professional certification (i.e. MST, CPA)
• Knowledge of the health insurance industry and its products
• Experience with insurance taxation issues and ACA
• Demonstrated understanding of insurance tax industry concepts, including an understanding of the Company's specific practices, procedures, systems and applications
• Experience in developing, maintaining and leveraging collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and business leaders, to accept recommendations, cooperate or change their behavior, facilitating the accomplishment of business goals

Responsibilities

• Providing tax support to business segments
• Identification and reporting of imperative tax issues, such as tax savings and tax controversy mitigation
• Implementation of federal and state tax legislation
• Preparation of tax structuring, research models, tax planning and analyses of complex tax positions and transactions for the purpose of presenting to senior leaders
• Support projects pursuing federal, state and local tax credits and incentives

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) savings plan
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other incentives

What This Job Offers

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