Tax Consultant

The Tax Consultant is responsible for preparing a combination of corporate and partnership federal and state income tax returns and related estimated payments, performing basic tax law research, and working with various tax systems such as the fixed asset system, investment department tax reporting, and sales and use tax systems.

Responsibilities

• Preparing federal tax returns
• Preparing state and local tax returns
• Preparing GAAP and Statutory income tax provisions
• Preparing account reconciliations
• Responding to internal and external audit requests
• Preparing premium tax returns
• Preparing personal property tax returns
• Working with the fixed asset system
• Working with the investment department tax reporting
• Analyzing K-1's for appropriate tax reporting
• Working with sales and use tax systems
• Working in tax information reporting
• Filing state backup withholding returns
• Timely depositing backup withholding through IRS system
• Performing backup withholding account reconciliations
• Responding to customer 1099 inquiries
• Online filing of Forms 1099 and related forms through IRS system

Requirements

• Requires BA/BS in Accounting; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background
• 1-2 years of experience and completion of the Tax department's training program preferred

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences

• Experience in one or more of the following areas including accounting, auditing, fixed asset accounting, investment accounting, federal and state taxation, Form 1099 reporting compliance, and tax software preferred

This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week at our Indianapolis office, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week.

Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.