Senior Tax Accountant

Sentara Workforce Solutions, LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family leave

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Health seeks a Senior Tax Accountant in Norfolk, VA to oversee tax compliance and planning for a healthcare organization. You will prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns, ensure regulatory adherence, and assist with audits and inquiries.

You will collaborate with other departments to optimize tax strategies, maintain accurate tax records, and provide strategic tax planning aligned with financial goals. CPA preferred or in progress, with 3+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA certification preferred or currently pursuing CPA with at least one section completed.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting/tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare taxation and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage tax compliance and planning functions.
• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Assist with audits and tax-related inquiries.

Skills

Healthcare taxation

Tax planning

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA certification preferred

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:SR Tax AccountantThe 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 adviceEducationBachelor Level DegreeCertification/LicensureCPA is strongly preferred orCurrently pursuing CPA ( with at least one section completed /preferred)Experience3 years of related Accounting/Tax Accountant experienceKnowledge of Healthcare TaxationStrong Analytical SkillsAbility to provide customer with strategic tax planning and adviceCompliance with Federal, State, local tax laws as well as health-care specific tax regulationsWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $83,699.20 - $123,406.40 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• 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•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.