Sr. Tax Accountant

Oscar Health; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 87,188 - 114,434; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan participation

Paid parental leave

Unlimited vacation program

Job summary

Oscar Health is looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to join their Finance Ops & Accounting team. This role involves preparing tax returns and supporting tax compliance for both federal and state regulations. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, based in their Tempe, AZ office.

Applicants should have at least 4 years of tax experience. The role also includes benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage along with participation in Oscar’s unlimited vacation program.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of tax experience in a public accounting firm or corporate tax department.
• Proficiency in tax compliance and preparation of corporate tax returns.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Conduct state nexus analyses and prepare sales and use tax returns.
• Assist with audit responses and support tax compliance projects.
• Implement process improvements for tax operations.

Skills

Tax compliance

Financial data analysis

Process improvement

Tax return preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

Job description

Hi, we’re Oscar. We’re hiring a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Finance Ops & Accounting.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About The Role

The Tax Associate is responsible for income tax compliance including supporting the federal, state and local tax return processes. The role also supports tax planning and projects. You will report into the Associate Director, Tax.

Work Location

This position is based in our Tempe, AZ office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule.

Pay Transparency

The base pay for this role is: $87,188 - $114,434 per year. Eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns and estimates and payments for the corporate holding company and insurance subsidiaries.
• Prepare state nexus analysis.
• Prepare sales and use, and other indirect taxes.
• Maintenance and adherence to tax compliance calendar.
• Prepare monthly tax journal entries and quarterly tax reconciliations.
• Prepare financial data, analysis and modeling to support tax projects.
• Prepare audit and notice responses.
• Work with areas of Finance and the business to support other tax compliance and planning projects.
• Identity and implement process improvements.
• Help with the annual and quarterly GAAP and Statutory tax provisions and forecast modeling.
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 4+ years of tax experience in a public accounting firm or equivalent experience in a corporate tax department
• Bachelor's degree preferably in Accounting or 4 years commensurate experience

Bonus Points

• CPA and/ or Master's of Taxation
• Experience with preparation of the corporate tax provision
• Insurance experience
• Statement of Statutory Accounting Principle (SSAP) 101 tax reporting.
• Experience implementing tax provision software

At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination‑free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.

Reasonable Accommodation

Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team ([e-mail]) to make the need for an accommodation known.

Benefits

Full‑time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience.