Senior Tax Analyst-28588

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced tax analyst to support tax compliance, planning, audits, and accounting controls for the Rush System for Health and affiliates.

The role collaborates with operations, finance, legal, and external advisors to ensure accurate tax reporting and adherence to Rush policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 3+ years healthcare accounting and Exempt Organization tax reporting experience required.
• Experience identifying and reporting Unrelated Business Income.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent project management and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Advanced Excel skills including V-lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
• Knowledge of general accounting systems, payroll processes, and accounts payable systems.
• Desire to continuously improve accounting and tax reporting through proactive development.
• Ability to work independently and creatively.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work papers and supporting schedules for Federal and State tax return filings.
• Develops and streamlines procedures for tax return preparation.
• Interacts with Accounts Payable, Payroll, HR, Philanthropy, and Government Relations to gather information.
• Enters information into external tax software and provides supporting documentation.
• Establishes and maintains controls to track unrelated business income.
• Gathers and compiles information for Community Benefit reporting.
• Reconciles tax liability monthly for accruals and payables.
• Compiles tax-related audit workpapers for annual financial audit.
• Pursues professional development through educational programs and workshops.
• Provides direct support to Tax Manager on special projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Excel (advanced)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Finance
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $38.02 - $55.18 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors. incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits)

Summary

This position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of tax compliance, planning, audits, controls, and accounting compliance for RUSH System for Health (RSH) and its affiliates. The analyst will work with operations, legal, finance, taxing authorities and others to identify issues, implement strategies, and ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance for the system. Exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum 3 years of healthcare accounting and Exempt Organization tax reporting experience.
• Experience identifying and reporting Unrelated Business Income.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent project management and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Advanced Excel skills including V-lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general accounting systems, payroll processes, and accounts payable systems.
• Demonstrates a desire to continuously improve accounting and tax reporting through proactive professional development efforts.
• Ability to work independently and creatively.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• CPA or master’s degree.
• 5 years healthcare industry experience.
• K-1 Unrelated Business Income and International (1042; 926; 8865) reporting experience.

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work papers and supporting schedules for Federal (990, 990-T, 1120, 720, 4720, 1042) and State (990-Ts, IL-1120, IL-ST-1, STAX-300-HC) tax return filings.
• Develops and streamlines procedures and worksheets to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in preparing tax returns.
• Interacts with management of Accounts Payable, Payroll, Human Resources, Philanthropy, Community Health Improvement, and Government Relations to gather needed information for the tax return filings.
• Accurately and consistently enters information into the external tax software and provides adequate supporting documentation for review by Tax Manager and external tax professionals.
• Establishes and maintains adequate controls and processes to properly track and report unrelated business income.
• Gathers and compiles information for the Community Benefit reporting.
• Reconciles the tax liability account monthly to ensure adequate accruals for tax obligations and tax consultant payables.
• Compiles tax related audit workpapers for the annual financial audit.
• Enhances professional growth and development by accessing educational programs, job related literature, and workshops/seminars.
• Provides direct support to the Tax Manager in the performance of a variety of special projects.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.