Associate III - Corporate Income Tax

About the role

The Tax Associate III will be responsible for the Income Tax function encompassing federal, state, and local compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform corporate income tax function for parent company and subsidiaries consisting of federal, state, and local compliance, including tax provision, tax estimates, tax extensions, tax returns, and other related support.
• Draft concise responses to tax notices and contact various tax authorities by phone, email, and mail if needed.
• Prepare work papers, tax returns, and related work products with accuracy and conformity with tax law and documentation standards.
• Comply with federal, state, and local requirements by studying regulations, maintaining adherence to requirements, and providing feedback to management on needed actions.
• Gather and compile financial information for the completion of tax audits and engagements.
• Maintain a tax calendar consisting of all tax compliance deadlines.
• Communicate with external tax vendors and tax specialists to ensure timely tax reporting requirements.
• Work with internal business units and establish relationships to ensure the accurate and timely transfer of information.
• Manage workload while performing proactively with minimum supervision.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops or classes, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Develop experience around federal and state tax laws as applies to cooperatives.
• Assist with other tax matters as needed including indirect tax, credits and incentives, mergers and acquisitions, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, finance, or equivalent business-related major required.
• Minimum of five years of progressive tax experience including the federal, state, and local compliance of corporations and partnerships.
• Experience with ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes required.
• Experience with a variety of tax returns and supporting forms and schedules required, including forms 1120, 1065, and various state and local forms.
• Experience monitoring, researching, documenting, and applying changes in tax laws to the income tax process.
• Experience with tax research software preferred.

About Velera

At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people-helping-people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote-first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve.

Pay

$67,700.00 - $86,300.00. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical with telemedicine
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Maternity, Parental, Family Care
• Community Volunteer Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• 401k (with employer match)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness program

Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.