Position Summary:
The Tax Associate prepares, assists, and reviews various federal and state tax returns for all non-health insurance related entities of The Carle Foundation. These activities include annual Internal Revenue Service tax filings for multiple exempt and taxable entities; state tax filings for multiple states; property tax filings; and other related activities including tax research, transaction tax filing, and management of tax vendor relationships. Other responsibilities include tax planning, preparation and reporting of assigned monthly financial statement components, and related accounting and financial activities.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Law
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three (3) years of tax accounting experience as a Tax Associate.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Candidates must possess and have demonstrated strong communication, technology, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills including effective knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Experience in income tax preparation is required with preferred emphasis in exempt organization tax preparation. The position also requires a high degree of professional collaboration in a team environment including project management skills and successfully meeting tax filing deadlines. Knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code is necessary. Must have an advanced knowledge of Excel functions and be able to create new reports in various mediums. These include the use of personal computer software. Must demonstrate strength in time management skills in order to provide quality work around multiple deadlines.
Essential Functions:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.