Health Care Service Corporation

Tax Planning Consultant

Health Care Service Corporation$92K — $167K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
  • 7 years of experience in federal and state taxation or tax compliance.
  • Proficient in researching complex tax issues using accepted methodologies.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Access, or similar software; skilled in report design.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for documentation and training.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally, lead projects, and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

  • Manage preparation and review of various tax return filings and accruals.
  • Provide tax compliance support to Executive Director and Director of Income Tax Accounting.
  • Address technical tax issues and perform income tax forecasting.
  • Conduct analytics on income tax compliance and accounting data.
  • Lead or contribute to special projects and tax process automation initiatives.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits.
  • 401(k) savings plan and pension plan.
  • Paid time off and paid parental leave.
  • Disability insurance and supplemental life insurance.
  • Employee assistance program and paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement and other incentives.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Responsible 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.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!

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.

Base Pay Range
$92,700.00 - $167,500.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

About Health Care Service Corporation

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is the largest customer-owned health insurer in the United States. HCSC offers a wide variety of health insurance products and related services, through its operating divisions and subsidiaries in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. HCSC's headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about Health Care Service Corporation
Size
24,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1936

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