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 and management of tax vendor relationships. Other responsibilities include preparation and reporting of assigned monthly financial statement components and related accounting and financial activities.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
CPA Preferred
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Candidates should possess 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.
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.