At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let’s get to it!
A Little About Us
Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience for all by providing a connected platform that bridges the gaps and aligns interests across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. This platform serves more than 750 payers, including the top 5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, and millions of healthcare providers and consumers. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts—driving real, measurable results for clients.
A Little About You
You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.
Position Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organized individual to team with a 3rd party compliance provider and manage the preparation of sales and use tax return filings. This role is responsible for providing underlying sales reports from Workday to the external compliance team, running Alteryx workflows, reconciling exceptions in Vertex to resolution through invoice research within Workday and internal follow-up, and reviewing returns from the 3rd party provider on a monthly basis. Notice tracking and resolution is overseen by the 3rd party provider through coordination with the team member in this role. Working knowledge of Workday and Vertex, along with an interest in learning and being adaptive to technology is helpful for the day-to-day responsibilities of this role. The Company is going through the VDA process, which is led by a third party and tracked by someone in this role. This role regularly interacts with three members of the tax department including direct tax analyst, tax senior manager, and VP of Tax, along with other team members in the finance and technology departments.
What you'll do
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Maintain the organization’s compliance calendar for indirect taxes and confirm all taxes are being filed/paid where required/applicable.
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Oversee all invoices and payments associated with annual returns and renewals and ensure they are received and paid in a timely manner.
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Facilitate the preparation and reconciliation of sales and use tax returns with an outside compliance partner on a monthly basis and ensuring that related files and support documents are maintained, complete and audit ready.
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Reconcile sales and use tax accounts on a monthly basis.
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Work with outside tax counsel on any Voluntary Disclosure Agreement.
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Be the main contact point for all indirect tax audits and work with taxing authorities to minimize amounts due upon examination.
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Maintain and update, when required, customer sales tax exemption forms.
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Liaise with outside property tax provider to ensure returns are filed accurately and timely and all bills paid timely.
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Research, track and resolve any issues or notices from outside taxing jurisdictions to resolve any discrepancies between internal tax reporting and jurisdictions.
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Maintain company informational documents and control distribution within the organization.
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Maintain tax policy documents internally regarding indirect tax.
What you'll bring to Zelis
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Requires an Accounting or Finance degree and 4-6 years of relevant corporate tax experience.
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CPA is preferred.
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Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
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Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments concurrently.
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Ability to work under pressure of inflexible deadlines for tax reporting.
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Ability to work independently and as a member of a team with little supervision.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Understanding of sales tax laws and regulations, processes and exemption requirements.
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Proficient in MS Office
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Preferred, but not required experience:
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Familiar with Vertex Tax Series O
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Familiar with Workday Financial Systems
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Location and Workplace Flexibility:
We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.
Our Values and Culture
We are always thinking about life beyond the laptop and how we can drive positive change for our clients, our associates, and our communities. Our IMPACT Value Behaviors are how we elevate that thinking and turn it into action:
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Drive Innovation
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Embrace a Growth Mindset
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Put People First
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Act With Agility
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Champion Collaboration
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Build Trust
We look at the big picture when it comes to our associates and our culture. We work to effectively build a thriving, exciting experience for our associates. We leverage these values to continuously evolve an award-winning culture that has a longevity greater than the novelty of a ping pong table in the break room. Our idea of a great workplace is where we can show up as our authentic selves—which is the best way to bring together extraordinary talented people who feel empowered to make a positive IMPACT.
A Lot of Respect
This is a collaborative organization where everyone is on your team. Each person—from the newest intern to the CEO—is in their position because they are an expert, and they view you with the same lens. No matter who you are, where you sit in the organization, or the span of your tenure, everyone at Zelis is treated with respect.
We respect your time (so much so that we aren’t asking you to write a cover letter). We make sure you have time to focus by offering Meeting-Free Wednesdays as well as time for you with Zelis Cares Fridays early dismissal.
We respect and prioritize work-life balance. With flexible PTO, a hybrid/remote work environment, and a culture that encourages disconnecting after hours, we ensure you have the time and space to manage life’s surprises and fully engage outside of work. Working “9 to 5” isn’t just a hit song; we respect business hours and promote wellness offerings to keep you at your best, both on and off the clock.
We respect diverse opinions. There are always seats at the table, and we’re eager to add more chairs. We continue to build our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives including training, guest speakers, associate-led Business Resource Groups, in-office DEI events, and more.
We respect that everyone has different needs. Zelis has built and continues to add to our benefits offerings by including medical, dental, 401k, fertility and family building, education assistance, pet insurance, menopause and midlife care, and more.
We respect YOU. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that everyone’s voice has a place in the chorus. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.
Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email [email protected].
Disclaimer
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.
Top Skills
What We Do
As a leading healthcare payments company, we price, explain and pay for care on behalf of payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. Zelis was founded on a belief there is a better way to determine the cost of a healthcare claim, manage payment-related data, and make the payment because more affordable and transparent care is good for all of us. We partner with over 700 payers, 1.5 million providers, and millions of members -- enabling the healthcare industry to pay for care, with care.
Zelis brings adaptive technology, a deeply ingrained service culture, and an integrated pre-payment through payments platform to manage the complete payment process.
