Tax Planning Consultant
About The Position
Responsible for managing and providing technical expertise regarding the preparation and review of federal, state and local income tax return filings and income tax accruals, provisions, and disclosures for financial reporting purposes. Additionally, provide income tax compliance support to the Executive Director of Corporate Tax and Director of Income Tax Accounting including addressing tax technical issues, income tax forecasting, and performing analytics of income tax compliance and accounting data as required for management reporting. Lead or contribute toward special projects and tax process automation initiatives as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Other Bachelor’s Degrees may be considered.
- 7 years of experience in federal income and state taxation or tax compliance.
- Experience leading the research of 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Experience with Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) and SSAP 101.
- Experience working with technical tax compliance and accounting issues around mergers, acquisitions, and investments.
Responsibilities
- Manage and provide technical expertise regarding the preparation and review of federal, state and local income tax return filings.
- Manage and provide technical expertise regarding income tax accruals, provisions, and disclosures for financial reporting purposes.
- Provide income tax compliance support to the Executive Director of Corporate Tax and Director of Income Tax Accounting.
- Address tax technical issues, income tax forecasting, and perform analytics of income tax compliance and accounting data as required for management reporting.
- Lead or contribute toward special projects and tax process automation initiatives as needed.
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
- Annual incentive bonus plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
