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Job SummaryResponsible 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.Required Job Qualifications:
- 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.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- 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.
This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office; 2 days remote.
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Pay Transparency Statement:
At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From 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, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.
The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.
HCSC Employment Statement:We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Base Pay Range$92,700.00 - $167,500.00Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting; other bachelor's degrees may be considered.
- Seven years of experience in federal income and state taxation or tax compliance.
- Experience leading research of complex tax issues and laws using accepted tax research methodologies, resources, and architecture.
- Advanced PC proficiency, including Excel, Access, or similar software.
- Proficiency designing reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for documentation, training, development, and presentations.
- Experience working cross-functionally across organizational levels, leading projects, and resolving problems.
- Advanced degree in taxation or law and/or professional certification such as MST or CPA.
- Knowledge of the health insurance industry and its products.
- Experience with insurance taxation issues.
- Experience with Statutory Accounting Principles and SSAP 101.
- Experience with technical tax compliance and accounting issues involving mergers, acquisitions, and investments.
Health Care Service Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Health Care Service Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Care Service Corporation.
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Retirement Support — A pension plan alongside a matching 401(k) is offered, an uncommon combination in the private sector. This combination is described as a standout element that helps retain employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are broad, with multiple medical, dental, and vision choices, wellness incentives, and access to resources like on-site fitness centers and an EAP. These offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (up to six weeks at full pay after one year), adoption assistance, and mothers’ rooms are available. These supports reinforce family needs alongside work commitments.
Health Care Service Corporation Insights
What We Do
Imagine Something New, Something Different. Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company (HCSC), is the largest customer-owned health insurer in the nation and the fourth largest overall. Operating through our Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas (as well as a variety of affiliates and subsidiaries,) we are expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care. We are equipping members with information and tools so they can make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. HCSC is continuously recognized as an employer committed to community, diversity and inclusion, training and development. HCSC is committed to pioneering the health care space in ways as effective as they are creative. If you are passionate about the impact you want to have through your work, with a desire to apply innovative thinking to new and emerging challenges, we encourage you to learn more about HCSC. Learn about what we stand for, how we work and the difference we’re making in the lives of our 15 million members. Join HCSC and discover what new ways of thinking can mean for you, your community, our customers and our organization. Divisions of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
