Tax Accountant

Job Summary
This position is a vital member of a cohesive tax team with wide-ranging responsibilities in the areas of Tax Compliance, Tax Accounting, Tax Consulting and Tax Research. This team member supports the Tax Department by participating in assignments related to the above areas and special projects. Majority of time will be spent on tax compliance and provisions but independent research and consulting skills will be necessary for moderate to complex project work assignments.

What You Will Be Doing:

• The essential functions listed represent the major duties of this role, additional duties may be assigned.
• Compliance:
  
  Contributes on all aspects of Federal income tax compliance, M-1 and M-3 adjustments, assimilating data and organizing tax records and workpapers
  
  Prepares and executes federal and state electronic tax return filings
  
  Prepares assigned state and local income and franchise tax returns including apportionment/allocation issues
  
  Data gathering and analysis to support preparation of estimated tax payments
  
  Participates and/or leads on other tax compliance projects as needed
  
  Seeks and recommends improvements to better automate tax compliance processes through more efficient use of software
  
  Accounting:
  
  Contributes to the preparation and analysis of corporate income tax provisions and deferred tax calculations for GAAP and SAP financials
  
  Prepares or assists in the preparation of quarterly and annual tax disclosures as required by GAAP and SAP
  
  Coordinates gathering of data and analysis to support tax provision process
  
  Assists with the preparation of forecasts for effective tax rates
  
  Seeks and recommends improvements in the efficiency of the tax provision processes through the better use of software
  
  Interacts with accounting firms on GAAP and Statutory tax provisions, footnotes and disclosures
  
• Consulting and Research:
  
  Provides timely, quality and innovative tax consulting services for the Organization on a variety of topics as assigned
  
  Prepares technical research memorandum on a variety of issues as needed
  
  Participates on cross-functional teams representing the Tax area on Finance or company-wide initiatives
  
  Research moderate/complex issues and applies applicable tax law to the facts
  
  Acts as an internal tax information source for the Enterprise along with the rest of the Tax Team
  
  Supports federal and state audits by researching and developing responses to Information Document Requests
  
  Stays current by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical material, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations
  
  What You Must Have:
  
  4+ years related work experience. Experience Details: 2+ years of Big 4 Accounting Firm tax experience may be substituted
  Related Bachelor's degree required Accounting
  

Additional Required Qualifications

Strong computer skills with proficiency in Excel
Strong technical hands-on ASC 740 and FIN 48 knowledge
Proficient technical knowledge of Federal & State tax laws and regulations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instruction furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Preferred Education
Master's degree Taxation

Preferred Licenses and Certifications
CPA - Certified Public Accountant CPA designation

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Five years public accounting firm tax experience or equivalent Industry experience

• Experience with Thompson Reuters ONESOURCE income tax Express RS or GO System
• Blue Cross Blue Shield or other Health Insurance Company tax experience
• Strong knowledge of the Affordable Care Act tax provisions
• SSAP 101 knowledge
• 1120 PC familiarity
• PeopleSoft familiarity
• Multi-state tax experience
• Partnership experience
• Information Reporting experience
• Fixed Asset/Depreciation background
  

General Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally.

Physical/Environmental Activities
Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences). Occasionally

What We Offer:
As a Florida Blue employee, you will thrive in our Be Well, Work Well, GuideWell culture where being well as an individual, and working well as a team, are both important in serving our members and communities.

To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered. As an employee, you will have access to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance;
• Income protection benefits: life insurance, Short- and long-term disability programs;
• Leave programs to support personal circumstances;
• Retirement Savings Plan includes employer match;
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays and 2 Well-being days;
• Additional voluntary benefits available; and
• A comprehensive wellness program

Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws. Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed. Benefits for intern, part-time and seasonal employees may differ.

To support your financial wellbeing, we offer competitive pay as well as opportunities for incentive or commission compensation. We also conduct regular annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases.

Typical Annualized Hiring Range: $69,400 - $86,800

Annualized Salary Range: $69,400 - $112,800

Final pay will be determined with consideration of market competitiveness, internal equity, and the job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience you bring.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veteran/Disabled Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable culture for our employees and communities.