Senior Income Tax Analyst

Select Medical • Mechanicsburg, PA

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About The Position

The Senior Income Tax Analyst supports the Company's federal, state, and local income tax compliance and tax accounting functions. The role works independently on complex tax matters, contributes to quarterly and annual income tax provisions, prepares and reviews tax calculations, and partners with business and finance teams to support accurate reporting and compliance. The analyst also identifies process improvements, performs technical research, and provides guidance on tax-related matters affecting the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–7+ years of corporate income tax, public accounting, or related tax experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing multi-state income tax returns.
• Experience with ASC 740 tax accounting and provision preparation.
• Experience supporting income tax audits and responding to tax notices.
• Strong understanding of federal and state income taxation principles.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to perform technical tax research and communicate conclusions effectively.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA.
• Experience with tax compliance and provision software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns and related workpapers for assigned entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of income tax returns and extensions, and timely payment of estimated taxes.
• Analyze tax return data, book-to-tax adjustments, apportionment, and state modification calculations.
• Monitor tax law changes and assess their impact on compliance and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with external advisors and tax authorities as needed.
• Prepare and support quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.
• Calculate current and deferred income taxes, effective tax rates, and supporting tax account reconciliations.
• Analyze tax balances and reconcile income tax-related general ledger accounts.
• Assist with financial statement tax disclosures and supporting audit documentation.
• Manage tax depreciation calculations and fixed asset tax reporting.
• Prepare annual tax fixed asset rollforwards and reconcile tax basis assets to the general ledger.
• Conduct technical tax research and document conclusions and recommendations.
• Analyze tax implications of business transactions, acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic initiatives.
• Assist management with tax planning projects intended to optimize the Company's tax position.
• Coordinate responses to federal, state, and local tax notices.
• Compile documentation and support tax audits, examinations, and information requests.
• Research audit issues and prepare responses for management review.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, and automation.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Payroll, and external service providers to ensure accurate tax reporting.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced tax staff when appropriate.
• Participate in special projects and other assignments as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior