JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of routine tax assignments and special projects, including those related core tax accounting (insurance and non-insurance) and tax compliance to transactions that may arise from time to time, for Highmark Health and affiliated companies. This includes, but is not limited to issue identification, individual tax research, issue resolution and documentation, internal and external collaboration, tax planning, tax provision and tax compliance review, occasional tax assignment preparation, all with an end goal of ensuring adherence to relevant tax laws and internal controls.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure quality of tax assignments, generally performed by other team members (but occasionally on an individual basis) on a wide range of tax matters. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to relevant tax laws, regulations, tax accounting principles and internal controls. This includes, but is not limited to reviewing tax provisions, tax returns, drafting or reviewing supporting documentation, and other tax deliverables.
Lead quality assurance reviews of tax work related to significant transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Identify, mitigate and navigate potential tax risks associated with transactions and special projects.
Provide guidance and training to junior tax staff as needed.
Support the development and maintenance of internal tax procedures and controls.
Perform tax research and planning on assigned special projects as needed. This may include research on proposed or recently enacted legislation.
Provide advice on the tax implications of proposed transactions and business activities, as needed.
Write memoranda and prepare audit-ready documentation to support the positions taken on the tax returns and the benefits recognized in the financial statements under ASC 740, focusing on review and quality control of existing documentation.
Manage tax uncertainty and risk by reviewing third-party tax opinions and various other types of tax advice. Maintain a sound internal control environment over the company’s tax planning activities, as needed.
Assist in properly reporting (on tax returns and/or financial statements) the impact of tax planning strategies, and participate in defending tax positions upon audit and resolving tax notices, providing quality assurance review of the defense strategy and documentation.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
EXPERIENCE
Required
7 years of relevant progressive experience in the area of specialization, with significant experience in quality assurance/control or supervisory roles
Tax accounting (ASC 740), tax compliance and planning experience either in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm; proven experience in reviewing the work of others.
Preferred
Auditing experience or accounting experience
Statutory accounting experience and knowledge of insurance taxation
SKILLS
Knowledge of federal taxes (corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, trusts, tax-exempt organizations, property and casualty insurance companies, employee benefits, etc.); state and local taxes and regulations for many jurisdictions; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP).
Ability to coordinate knowledge in tax, GAAP and statutory accounting to review transactions and assess the impacts of those transactions
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
Preferred
Master's degree in Taxation or Business
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
None
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Required:
Less than 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-Based or Remote Position
Physical work site required
Frequently
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.
Pay Range Minimum:
$118,400.00Pay Range Maximum:
$196,800.00Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
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Skills Required
- 7 years of relevant progressive tax experience, including significant quality assurance, control, or supervisory experience
- Experience with tax accounting, including ASC 740
- Experience with tax compliance and tax planning in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm
- Proven experience reviewing the work of others
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience and/or education
- Auditing or accounting experience
- Statutory accounting experience and knowledge of insurance taxation
- Master's degree in Taxation or Business
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Highmark Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage are emphasized alongside 100% coverage for preventive exams, with onsite pharmacy access and fitness center availability at major campuses.
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Retirement Support — An employer‑sponsored 401(k) with a company match is highlighted, with AHN materials illustrating a 100% match on the first 4% plus an additional 1% employer contribution as an example within the enterprise.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs include stress‑management classes, health coaching, incentives for healthy activities, team‑member discounts, and volunteer incentives, with paid volunteer time also noted in the overall package.
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What We Do
Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh, PA based enterprise that employs more than 40,000 people who serve millions of Americans across the country, is the second largest integrated health care delivery and financing network in the nation based on revenue. Highmark Health is the parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, and HM Health Solutions. Highmark Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates provide health insurance to nearly 5 million members in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware as well as dental insurance, vision care and related health products through a national network of diversified businesses that include United Concordia Companies, HM Insurance Group, and Visionworks. Allegheny Health Network is the parent company of an integrated delivery network that includes eight hospitals, more than 2,800 affiliated physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, an employed physician organization, home and community-based health services, a research institute, a group purchasing organization, and health and wellness pavilions in western Pennsylvania. HM Health Solutions focuses on meeting the information technology platform and other business needs of the Highmark Health enterprise as well as unaffiliated health insurance plans by providing proven business processes, expert knowledge and integrated cloud-based platforms. 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 New York, with customers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. 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. We’re also 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.
