Lead Tax Analyst

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Tax compliance function
Tax accounting function
Tax research and planning
Responsible for all aspects of the tax compliance function and tax accounting function, including the performance of tax research and planning

Job Summary

  • Responsible for all aspects of the tax compliance function and tax accounting function, including the performance of tax research and planning.
  • Assure the timely completion and remittance of tax filings and tax provisions in accordance with both internal and external deadlines.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

Responsible for all aspects of the tax compliance function and tax accounting function, including the performance of tax research and planning.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • tax compliance function
  • tax accounting function
  • tax research and planning
  • government mandated tax filings
  • tax provisions (GAAP & STAT)
  • tax forecasts
  • federal and state/local examinations

Nice-to-have

  • strong relationship building skills
  • client focused with strong business acumen
  • self-starter with ability to work under pressure
  • think strategically and act proactively
  • innovative problem-solving capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or 6 years of related experience
  • 7 years of tax accounting, compliance and planning experience
  • Knowledge of federal and state/local taxes
  • Knowledge of GAAP and SAP
  • Licensed attorney OR CPA preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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