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Blue Shield of California

California nonprofit health insurance provider

Tax Accountant - Consultant

Tax AccountingUpdated on Nov 12
Full-time$111.5k - $188.7kHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree, or a High School Diploma/GED plus four years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree, is required.
  • A minimum of seven years of prior relevant experience in tax, accounting, or financial analytics is required.
  • A CPA designation is required.
  • Familiarity with statutory accounting and insurance tax is required.
  • A tax technical background and the ability to navigate complex matters to support current tax positions are required.
  • Technical skills to operate tax reporting and calculation tools are required.
  • The candidate must be comfortable prioritizing and managing multiple tasks while working with cross-functional teams.
  • The candidate must be able to develop strong working relationships with cross-functional partners and various levels of leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare financial-statement quarterly tax provisions, tax projections and tax compliance workbooks for legal entities within the consolidated group.
  • Prepare U.S. GAAP income tax provisions using OneSource and financial-statement footnote disclosures under ASU 2023-09.
  • Calculate federal and state estimated tax payments using OneSource Provision.
  • Prepare stand-alone, group or consolidated tax returns and related reports to ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
  • Prepare partnership returns.
  • Help design or improve internal controls and develop compliance policies and procedures, including maintaining the controls system of record.
  • Assist with research and analysis of state and local tax issues using CheckPoint.
  • Support responses to inquiries from tax authorities.
  • Establish goals to meet assigned objectives.
  • Ensure workflow procedures and guidelines are clearly documented and communicated.
  • Lead special projects as needed.
  • Frequently interact with subordinate colleagues, supervisors, managers, outside customers and functional peer groups.
  • Participate in developmental and training opportunities for tax team members.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Accounting/Tax Master's degree is preferred.

About the Company

Blue Shield of California

California nonprofit health insurance provider

Blue Shield of California is a nonprofit health plan provider that offers medical insurance options for individuals, families, and employers within California. It operates as a mutual benefit corporation and maintains a broad network of healthcare professionals and facilities, enabling members to access care and manage claims through an online portal. Its services include preventive care programs and digital health coaching, with prior authorization required for certain medical, surgical, and some prescription drugs to control costs and ensure medical necessity. The company draws a substantial portion of its membership from CalPERS and focuses on delivering stable, affordable access to care within the state. Its goal is to provide members with reliable health coverage, a wide provider network, and tools to manage their health and expenses efficiently.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
United States
Founded
1939

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