Tax Staff Accountant

Overview

A rapidly scaling organization in the health insurance industry is seeking a Tax Staff Accountant to support its tax department. The company offers an employer-based health insurance plan with a simple monthly premium and no copays or deductibles. This role provides an opportunity for early-career professionals to gain accelerated learning in tax and accounting within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external firms on quarterly income tax provisions and federal/state tax returns.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of consolidated federal, state, and local income tax returns and related filings.
• Prepare and file tax returns and workpapers for sales/use tax, property tax, and other statutory filings.
• Prepare month-end journal entries related to various tax filings.
• Prepare weekly tax payment forecasts.
• Assist with IRS and state tax audits by preparing responses and schedules.
• Resolve notices from tax authorities.
• Support special tax projects.
• Conduct tax research and prepare internal memorandums.
• Verify general ledger tax accounts and coordinate journal entries with accounting.
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather tax-related information.
• Maintain tax trackers and organize documentation.

Requirements

• Detail oriented with strong note-taking skills.
• Effective team player.
• Strong accounting, analytical, and research abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and logical formulas.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• 0–2 years experience in tax or accounting, preferably with public accounting exposure.
• CPA license or progress toward certification preferred.
• Experience in public accounting or corporate tax preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range and compensation package will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.
• Employer-covered health plan with 100% coverage for employees’ medical premiums and 50% for dependents.
• $0 copays and deductibles with completion of baseline health visit.
• Preventive and primary care included.
• Mental health support services.
• One-on-one care navigation.
• Chronic condition management programs.
• Maternity and family planning support.
• 24/7 telehealth services.
• Pharmacy benefits.
• Comprehensive dental and vision coverage.
• Employer-provided life and disability insurance with supplemental options.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote and in-person options.
• Generous paid time off plus 11 paid company holidays.
• 401(k) plan for full-time employees.
• Paid parental leave up to 8–12 weeks based on role eligibility.

Location

Flexible work arrangements including remote and in-person options.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.