Associate III - Corporate Income Tax

Velera 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 Velera

At 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 to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.

Pay Equity

The anticipated hiring range for this position is typically between the minimum and midpoint of the posted salary range; however, actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, education, internal equity, and overall business and budget considerations. Velera is committed to providing competitive compensation that reflects both individual role and responsibilities, individual performance, and market.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages

• Medical with telemedicine

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Optional Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Maternity, Parental, Family Care

• Community Volunteer Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Company Paid Disability Insurance

• 401k (with employer match)

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Supplemental Insurance

• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness program

• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here.  For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here.

This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.

As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at [email protected] for assistance.