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Lead Tax Analyst

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Highmark Health : 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 ...

Highmark Health

Lead Tax Analyst

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Highmark Health : 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 ...

Highmark Health

Rep Fund Acctg I - HNAS

New York, NY · On-site

$27.42/hr

HNAS is part of Highmark Health, a national blended health organization with a mission to create remarkable health experiences. Our culture is built on your growth and development, collaborating ...

Highmark Health

VP, Enterprise Strategy

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Highmark Health : JOB SUMMARY The VP of Enterprise Strategy will report directly to the EVP, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. The VP will co-lead the Strategy and Transformation office ...

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What is it like to work at Highmark Health?

Highmark Health is a mission-driven organization that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and community involvement, fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among its employees. The company's work environment is dynamic, with various teams working together to improve healthcare outcomes and advance population health, often incorporating cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights. Working at Highmark Health may appeal to individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives, as the company offers opportunities for professional growth, development, and contributions to a broader mission of improving healthcare for all.

Do workers at Highmark Health get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
78% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

Does Highmark Health pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
83% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

Is the health insurance from Highmark Health affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
94% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and December 2025.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 20% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

Do workers at Highmark Health worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
91% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.

Do Highmark Health workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
41% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.

How easy is it for Highmark Health workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
75% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Highmark Health?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
85% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

Do Highmark Health managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
91% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.

Do workers at Highmark Health do extra work that they don't get paid for?

Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
92% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Highmark Health?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
79% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

Do people at Highmark Health feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
87% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

Do people at Highmark Health get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
87% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

Is it stressful to work at Highmark Health?

Most people feel stressed out here.
83% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

Do people at Highmark Health enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
41% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

Do people at Highmark Health recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

Do people get enough training when they start at Highmark Health?

Most people got enough training when they started.
72% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

Do people get support to advance at Highmark Health?

Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 68% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

Do people think Highmark Health’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.

Do workers feel well informed about how Highmark Health is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
37% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and December 2025.
What are the most popular jobs at Highmark Health?
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Infographic showing various job openings at Highmark Health in Des Moines, IA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 29% Physical, 14% Hybrid, and 57% Remote job distribution.
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.
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For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
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About Highmark Health

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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.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and insurance services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

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