Senior Tax Compliance & Planning Analyst

Highmark Health; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a senior tax professional to oversee tax compliance and accounting for the company and its subsidiaries. The role requires staying current with tax law changes, performing research, and identifying opportunities and risks across federal, state, and local taxes.

The candidate will manage tax provisions, forecasts, and filings, coordinate with Tax Management, and liaise with auditors, regulators, and business units to ensure accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant, progressive experience in tax accounting, tax compliance and planning.
• Experience with ASC 740 and tax provisions for GAAP and statutory accounting.
• Experience in corporate tax, regulatory filings, and working with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for government mandated tax filings for Highmark Health and subsidiaries.
• Ensure timely completion and remittance of tax filings.
• Prepare calculations and supporting work papers for tax filings.
• Perform tax research and planning and communicate to Tax Management.
• Oversee tax provisions (GAAP & SAP) and related disclosures.
• Manage tax forecasts and calculations with documented work papers.
• Coordinate with Tax Management for meetings with subsidiaries and external auditors.
• Assist in tax-related communications and training within the team.

Skills

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

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a senior tax professional to oversee tax compliance and accounting for the company and its subsidiaries. The role requires staying current with tax law changes, performing research, and identifying opportunities and risks across federal, state, and local taxes.

The candidate will manage tax provisions, forecasts, and filings, coordinate with Tax Management, and liaise with auditors, regulators, and business units to ensure accurate reporting.