Senior Tax Associate – Remote

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Senior Tax Associate, you will be involved in all aspects of the state premium tax practice, including returns, estimates, extensions, audits, and special state projects. In addition, you will have an opportunity to participate in the accounting and accrual activities related to the premium tax process. Depending on your career goals, you will also have opportunities to become involved other tax projects as well as M&A transactions.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will participate in a wide variety of tax matters including:

• Prepare premium tax returns
• Resolve indirect tax audits and notices
• Prepare premium tax estimates and extensions
• Participate in premium tax accounting and accrual process
• Assist in process improvement and automation initiatives utilizing Generative AI, Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI, and other data manipulation/visualization tools 
• Participate in planning activities related to emerging premium tax issues
• Perform research and provide analysis of proposed and existing tax laws, regulations, and rulings
• Assist Tax leadership with M & A transactions and other related projects

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1+ years tax or accounting experience in a public accounting firm or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and/or desire to understand state/local tax laws and regulations
• Solid computer literacy including intermediate proficiency with MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or graduate degree
• PremiumPro or equivalent premium tax compliance software experience
• SSAP 101 (Insurance tax accounting) experience
• Motivated team player we are seeking must exhibit an interest in federal and state taxes
• Demonstrated ability to use pertinent data and facts to identify, analyze, and make recommendations to management on a range of issues within area of expertise
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments and manage workload within statutory and internal deadlines
• Proven excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills
• Proven solid research and analytical skills

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.