| Lead Tax Analyst || Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania || at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Lead Tax Analyst - J247383 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Flexible work from home days 3 days in office 2 days remote Industry: Healthcare / Health Services Job Category: Finance / Accounting Taxes 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 the company 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 the company 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 the company 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 the company 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 the company 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: Required7 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 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 Companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employees responsibility to comply with the companys 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. Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required] Bachelor's degree in accounting Licensed attorney OR CPA Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); and Statutory Accounting Principles (S Security Clearance Required: No Visa Candidate Considered: No Candidate Details 7+ to 10 years experience Seniority Level - Mid-Senior Management Experience Required - No Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree Willingness to Travel - Occasionally Screening Questions Do you have 7+ years of experience in tax accounting, compliance, and planning Do you have experience leading projects of varying size and complexity Do you have experience in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm Do you have experience with statutory accounting and knowledge of insurance taxation Are you familiar with federal taxes (corporations, partnerships, trusts, tax-exempt organizations, property and casualty insurance companies, life insurance companies, employee benefits, individual taxes, etc.) Are you familiar with state and local taxes and regulations for a multitude of jurisdictions Are you familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) Are you able to coordinate knowledge in tax, GAAP, and statutory accounting to design transactions and communicate the impacts of those transactions Are you comfortable working with government agencies and external auditors Intake Session An intake session call has already occurred for this Bounty -- Keywords: information technology Lead Tax Analyst || Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania || [email protected] |
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