Sr. Tax Accountant

Namely; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 87,188 - 114,434; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan participation

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Join Oscar as a Senior Tax Accountant in Tempe, AZ, to manage income tax compliance and support tax planning projects. The role requires a strong background in tax with at least 4 years of experience, ensuring adherence to tax regulations while working in a hybrid environment.

Benefits include competitive base pay, unlimited vacation, medical, dental and vision coverage, and 401(k) participation. Join our mission to transform health care through innovative insurance solutions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns and payments.
• Prepare monthly tax journal entries and quarterly reconciliations.
• Assist with annual and quarterly GAAP and Statutory tax provisions.

Skills

Tax compliance

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Tax provision software

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. You will support 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. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses. 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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