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Lead Tax Analyst

Lead Tax Analyst

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Life

Posted 25 days ago

Highmark Health rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Company :
Highmark HealthJob Description :
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for all aspects of the tax compliance function and tax accounting function, including the performance of tax research and planning. In performing these duties, the individual will need to keep abreast of changes in tax law and will be expected to identify tax issues and opportunities.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Responsible for government mandated tax filings for Highmark Health and subsidiaries, both wholly and jointly owned.
    • Assure the timely completion and remittance of tax filings in accordance with both internal and external deadlines.
    • Responsible for the necessary calculations supporting the tax filings for which detailed work papers and documentation are maintained to back-up such calculations. Responsible for the necessary forms, as well as any necessary attachments and/or elections related to the tax filings using the applicable software.
    • Identify both issues and opportunities providing a resolution/recommendation to Tax Management.
  • Responsible for tax provisions (GAAP & STAT) of Highmark Health and Subsidiaries, both wholly and jointly owned.
    • Assure the timely completion of tax provisions in accordance with both internal and external deadlines.
    • Responsible for the necessary calculations, including (but not limited to) current calculations, deferred calculation roll forwards, effective tax rate reconciliations, tax account roll forwards, uncertain tax positions, etc., supporting the tax provisions (monthly/quarterly/year-end) for which detailed work papers and documentation are maintained to back-up such calculations.
    • Responsible for the necessary financial statement disclosures
    • Identify both issues and opportunities providing a resolution/recommendation to Tax Management.
  • Perform tax research/planning for Highmark Health and subsidiaries, both wholly and jointly owned.
    • Assist in research and planning functions so as to determine the tax consequences and effectively communicate to the applicable parties.
  • Responsible for tax forecasts of Highmark Health and subsidiaries, both wholly and jointly owned.
    • Responsible for the necessary calculations supporting the tax forecasts for which detailed work papers and documentation are maintained to back-up such calculations.
  • Responsible for management of federal and state/local examinations.
  • Display effective communication skills.
    • Provide and assist Tax Management in the representation of Highmark Health and subsidiaries, both wholly and jointly owned, before applicable government authorities
    • Provide and assist Tax Management with periodic meetings including with the subsidiaries to discuss business and tax issues/opportunities.
    • Provide and assist Tax Management with external auditors
    • Provide and assist Tax Management with the providing of direction, counseling, and instruction to other Tax Staff.
  • Keep abreast of changes in tax law at all levels of government, in order to provide guidance on the actual or potential impact of such change.
    • Responsible for researching various legislation summaries, tax journals and tax-related publications, as well as on-line databases, and provide pertinent information to impacted areas/parties.
  • Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION
Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Substitutions
  • 6 years of related and progressive experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree

Preferred
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration or Taxation

EXPERIENCE
Required
  • 7 years in the area of specialization, including experience in leading projects of varying size and complexity (exempted experience requirements effective August 2016)
  • Tax accounting (ASC 740), tax compliance and planning experience either in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm

Preferred
  • Auditing experience or accounting experience.
  • Statutory accounting experience and knowledge of insurance taxation
  • Knowledge of federal taxes (corporations, partnerships, trusts, tax-exempt organizations, property and casualty insurance companies, life insurance companies, employee benefits, individual taxes, etc.)
  • Knowledge of state and local taxes and regulations for a multitude of jurisdictions
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP)
  • Ability to coordinate knowledge in tax, GAAP and statutory accounting to design transactions and communicate the impacts of those transactions.

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • None

Preferred
  • Licensed attorney OR
  • CPA

SKILLS
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Client focused with strong business acumen
  • Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business units
  • Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities

Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Never
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
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A national blended health organization, Highmark Health and our leading businesses support millions of customers with products, services and solutions closely aligned to our mission of creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and eastern and northwestern New York with customers in 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. And our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions. Our financial position reflects strength and stability, with our year-end 2022 consolidated revenues totaling $26 billion. And we're proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 170 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.

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Health care and social assistance and insurance services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

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