Duties and Responsibilities:
• Review the income tax provision, tax expense accruals, FAS 109 and FAS 5 adjustments, financial reporting disclosures, financial audit workpapers, general ledger account reconciliation, variance analysis and all other tax accounting functions.
• Review federal, state and local tax returns. Review estimated payments for federal, state and local taxes.
• Research, analyze and interpret federal, state and local tax laws. Evaluate and provide consultation on corporate operations and strategies, payroll and benefits issues.
• Assist in the tax due diligence on all mergers and acquisitions. Perform detailed tax research and be able to memorialize tax findings.
• Responsible for maintaining the Tax Department's SOX internal control procedures and documentation.
• Continuously make efforts to increase industry knowledge in order to assist department personnel from a strategic business advisor perspective.
• Establish department goals based on corporate goals. Align resources to meet corporate and department goals. Periodically assess progress towards meeting both corporate and department goals.
• Responsible for implementing new tax laws and accounting pronouncements.
• Initiate and evaluate tax minimization strategies and opportunities.
• Assist with department budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinate federal, state and local tax audits. Put into action audit strategies, facilitate completion of the audit process, maintain audit files and controls and prepare responses to audit results.
• Oversee all projects using outside professionals. Monitor efficiency and effectiveness and maintain adequate cost controls.
• Participate/Lead projects with other disciplines within the company and with other tax professional outside the company. Focus on developing working relationships among corporate departments and consultants. Encourage a team approach on completion of assignments and encourage cooperation with all departments in the company.
• Ensure that established tax procedures are followed. Continuously review existing processes and procedures for adequacy and initiate enhancements to improve efficiencies and accuracy. Develop and recommend new processes and procedures as needed.
• Evaluate and monitor department key controls. Create and adapt new controls as necessary.
• Manage special projects such as refund requests, G/L mapping and reconciliation, and other research and planning projects as required.
• Train staff with regard to tax technical issues and policies/procedures to ensure consistent processes.
• Lead, coach, supervise and develop staff.



Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Master’s degree and CPA preferred.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office; Strong communication, organization, and leaderships skills.

Please visit www.trizetto.com/careers for more information about the benefits and advantages of choosing a career at TriZetto.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Please visit www.trizetto.com/careers for more information about the benefits and advantages of choosing a career at TriZetto.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.