Associate III - Corporate Income Tax
Join the People Helping PeopleVelera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.The Opportunity:The Tax Associate III will be responsible for the Income Tax function encompassing federal, state, and local compliance.Day in the Life: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.Qualifications: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. Experience with tax research software preferred. About VeleraAt 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 t...