Senior Tax Analyst

Alignment Health

Senior Tax Analyst managing federal, state, and local tax compliance for Alignment Health’s Medicare Advantage business. Preparing ASC 740 provisions, supporting audits, and advising cross-functional finance and operations teams.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeOrange • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,696 - $128,543 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax compliance and preparation, including ASC 740 income tax provisions and multi-state tax regulations. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and external advisors to ensure compliance and optimize tax workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ASC 740 Income Tax ProvisionsMulti-State Tax ComplianceCertified Public Accountant (CPA)OneSource Tax Compliance SoftwareAdvanced Microsoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Tax FilingsTax Compliance Calendar ManagementDeferred Tax Asset CalculationFinancial Statement DisclosuresAudit-Ready Tax Provision WorkpapersTax Legislation ResearchStatutory ReportingInsurance Premium Tax FilingsData AnalysisTechnical Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical Problem-SolvingEffective CommunicationCollaborative MindsetDeadline Discipline

Tools & Technologies

CorpTaxOracleWorkdayERP SystemsTax Compliance Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

HealthcareManaged CareInsurance IndustryMedicare AdvantageRegulated Payer Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax filings, including income, franchise, and insurance premium tax returns
Manage the tax compliance calendar, estimated payments, extension filings, and statutory obligations
Support external tax advisors and auditors with documentation and analysis
Prepare and review quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provisions
Calculate deferred tax assets and liabilities, analyze effective tax rates, and prepare financial statement disclosures
Maintain audit-ready tax provision workpapers and supporting documentation
Lead responses to tax notices, audits, and inquiries from federal and state tax authorities
Track correspondence and audit activity through resolution
Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and Operations on tax implications and business decisions
Support data requests related to Medicare Advantage operations, regulatory filings, enrollment reconciliations, and financial audits
Research tax legislation, IRS guidance, and state law changes and translate findings into actionable summaries
Coordinate with external tax advisors on technical positions, ruling requests, and complex issues
Improve tax compliance workflows, including automation within OneSource, CorpTax, Oracle, and Workday
Maintain organized records and support SOX internal control compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 to 6 years of relevant tax experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department
Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing income tax provisions under ASC 740
Experience managing multi-state tax compliance, including insurance or franchise taxes
Experience supporting external auditors and tax advisors with documentation and technical analysis
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, modeling, and data analysis
Working knowledge of a major tax compliance software platform such as OneSource or CorpTax
Working knowledge of an ERP system such as Oracle, Workday, or SAP
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
Healthcare, managed care, or insurance industry experience preferred; Medicare Advantage exposure strongly preferred
Experience in a regulated payer or health plan environment preferred
Exposure to insurance premium tax filings, statutory reporting, or CMS-facing financial processes preferred
High attention to detail and deadline discipline
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative and cross-functional mindset
Ability to meet the role's essential physical functions, with reasonable accommodations available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Ample room for growth and innovation
High visibility and meaningful cross-functional impact
Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding enterprise