Senior Tax Analyst: Strategic Compliance & Planning

Highmark Health; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 79,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health seeks a senior tax professional to lead tax compliance and accounting, including planning, GAAP & SAP disclosures, and liaison with government authorities. The role requires strong analytical, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills in a health system context.

Responsibilities cover tax filings for the company and subsidiaries, tax forecasting, and coordination with internal teams and external auditors, with a focus on accurate work papers and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 6 years of related and progressive experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration or Taxation preferred.
• 5–10 years of relevant, progressive experience in tax.
• Tax accounting (ASC 740), tax compliance and planning experience in corporate or public accounting.
• Experience with Form 990 and health system tax experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state taxes and GAAP/SAP concepts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for government mandated tax filings for Highmark Health and subsidiaries.
• Ensure timely completion and remittance of tax filings according to deadlines.
• Prepare calculations and work papers supporting tax filings and related elections.
• Identify issues and opportunities; provide resolutions to Tax Management.
• Oversee tax provisions (GAAP & SAP) for Highmark Health and subsidiaries.
• Manage tax forecasts and related calculations with documentation.
• Coordinate examinations with federal and state/local authorities.
• Communicate tax issues to applicable parties and maintain documentation.
• Support external auditors and tax staff; provide guidance and training.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Relationship building

Client focus

Self-starter

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Master's Degree in Business Administration or Taxation

6 years of related experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree

Tools

Form 990

Job description

Highmark Health seeks a senior tax professional to lead tax compliance and accounting, including planning, GAAP & SAP disclosures, and liaison with government authorities. The role requires strong analytical, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills in a health system context.

Responsibilities cover tax filings for the company and subsidiaries, tax forecasting, and coordination with internal teams and external auditors, with a focus on accurate work papers and timely reporting.