Health Care Service Corporation
Tax Accountant II
Health Care Service Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
At HCSC, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career. Come join us and be part of a purpose-driven company that is invested in your future!Job Summary
This position is responsible for providing tax research and planning analysis/support to the Tax Director and Manager of Tax Planning. It involves coordinating and providing technical and substantive tax law support with an emphasis on state premium taxation, state sales and use taxes, and fixed assets. The position will also be responsible for HCSC’s Vertex Sales and Use Tax compliance software administration. This position will support compliance/audit processes to comply with applicable tax laws and represent HCSC tax positions. Additionally, this position will provide tax consulting, recommendations, and exposure analysis to management on a diverse array of tax issues arising within HCSC departments and subsidiaries; examining current tax law trends and developments in the insurance industry for tax planning initiatives and opportunities to permanently reduce and/or defer HCSC tax liability.Job Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance.2 years experience preparing and reviewing federal and state tax returns.Knowledge of and skills in tax research methodologies, resources, and web-based tax research search engines.Knowledge of preparing and processing journal entries and account reconciliations.Review newly acquired assets according to government guidelines and corporate policy.Maintain Oracle Fixed Assets database to reflect transfers of assets to new cost centers, business units, or categories, adjust asset values, or process approved disposal requests; create required journal entries; review automatic calculations of gain or loss.Knowledge and skills to conduct face-to-face communications with IRS and state auditors in a mature and professional manner.Experience and skills in interpreting information from various sources.PC experience and skills to include Adobe, Excel, and Word.Experience and skill in presenting business cases to and influencing high-level third-party stakeholders.Preferred Skills
Experience with Oracle and Vertex preferred.HCSC Employment Statement: HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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This position is responsible for providing tax research and planning analysis/support to the Tax Director and Manager of Tax Planning. It involves coordinating and providing technical and substantive tax law support with an emphasis on state premium taxation, state sales and use taxes, and fixed assets. The position will also be responsible for HCSC’s Vertex Sales and Use Tax compliance software administration. This position will support compliance/audit processes to comply with applicable tax laws and represent HCSC tax positions. Additionally, this position will provide tax consulting, recommendations, and exposure analysis to management on a diverse array of tax issues arising within HCSC departments and subsidiaries; examining current tax law trends and developments in the insurance industry for tax planning initiatives and opportunities to permanently reduce and/or defer HCSC tax liability.Job Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance.2 years experience preparing and reviewing federal and state tax returns.Knowledge of and skills in tax research methodologies, resources, and web-based tax research search engines.Knowledge of preparing and processing journal entries and account reconciliations.Review newly acquired assets according to government guidelines and corporate policy.Maintain Oracle Fixed Assets database to reflect transfers of assets to new cost centers, business units, or categories, adjust asset values, or process approved disposal requests; create required journal entries; review automatic calculations of gain or loss.Knowledge and skills to conduct face-to-face communications with IRS and state auditors in a mature and professional manner.Experience and skills in interpreting information from various sources.PC experience and skills to include Adobe, Excel, and Word.Experience and skill in presenting business cases to and influencing high-level third-party stakeholders.Preferred Skills
Experience with Oracle and Vertex preferred.HCSC Employment Statement: HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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