[Remote] Associate III - Corporate Income Tax

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Velera is a payments credit union service organization and integrated fintech solutions provider. The Tax Associate III will perform corporate income tax functions for the parent company and subsidiaries, including federal, state, and local compliance, tax provisions, estimates, extensions, returns, audits, and notices. The role also coordinates with tax vendors, specialists, internal business units, and tax authorities while supporting additional tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Perform corporate income tax function for parent company and subsidiaries consisting of federal, state, and local compliance
• Includes 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
• Gathering and compiling 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

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, finance, or equivalent business-related major required
• Must have a 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. Includes forms 1120, 1065, and various state and local forms
• Must have experience monitoring, researching, documenting, and applying changes in tax laws to the income tax process
• This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship
• Experience with tax research software

Benefits

• 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
• Remote-first, flexible environment

Company Overview

• Velera provides financial technology and processing solutions for credit unions. It was founded in 1977, and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.velera.com.