Senior Tax Accountant

Sentara Health

6d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for overseeing and managing the tax compliance and planning functions within the organization. This includes preparing and reviewing federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring adherence to all tax regulations, and assisting with audits and tax-related inquiries. The Senior Tax Accountant plays a key role in identifying tax-saving opportunities, maintaining accurate tax records, and ensuring the company's tax strategies are in alignment with financial goals. The Senior Tax Accountant will play a key role in managing and overseeing the tax functions for a healthcare organization. This individual will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, as well as healthcare-specific tax regulations. The Senior Tax Accountant will prepare and review tax returns, analyze financial statements for tax implications, and assist with audits and internal controls. They will collaborate with other departments to optimize tax strategies, ensure proper documentation, and mitigate potential risks. This role requires strong knowledge of healthcare taxation, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to provide strategic tax planning and advice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Level Degree in Accounting (Required)
• 3 years minimum related experience required
• Requires strong knowledge of healthcare taxation, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to provide strategic tax planning and advice.

Nice To Haves

• CPA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex exempt organization information returns and unrelated business income tax filings; corporate income tax returns including a mixed consolidated group return; and multi-state returns; and state and local non-income tax filings.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of tax and information returns and other business-related filings.
• Prepare GAAP and statutory income tax provisions, estimated tax payments, and account reconciliations.
• Respond to tax schedule requests and other inquiries from internal systems and external auditors.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement in tax procedures.
• Perform tax research in a variety of areas including exempt organization, corporate tax, payroll, sales/use tax, and other relevant issues.
• Stay current on legislative, judicial, and administrative developments that affect the organization’s tax compliance.
• Communicate with federal, state, and local taxing authorities to support issue resolutions.
• Collaborate on organizational initiatives with potential tax implications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees