Tax Analyst

Select Medical; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

PTO & Sick Days

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Select Medical is hiring a Staff/Senior Tax Analyst to support income tax compliance, reporting, and planning for domestic subsidiaries. This on-site role in Mechanicsburg (PA) collaborates with internal teams and external advisors to ensure timely filings and accurate tax reporting under federal, state, and local laws.

The role involves technical tax research, GL reconciliation, and involvement in special projects, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and SOX controls within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 1–5 years of income tax experience; public accounting or corporate tax a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication with analytical ability.
• Solid understanding of US federal, state, and local income tax rules and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns for entities.
• Prepare estimated tax payments and extension calculations.
• Support provision process under US GAAP ASC 740 and SEC reporting.
• Reconcile tax GL accounts and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Assist with audits, collections of data, and responses to notices.
• Participate in process improvements and SOX-related controls.

Skills

Tax accounting

US GAAP

ASC 740

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Corptax

BNA Fixed Assets

Job description

Overview

Select Medical Corporate Headquarters

Mechanicsburg,Pennsylvania17055

Staff/Senior Tax Analyst

Full-Time / On-Site

The Tax Analyst will play a key role in supporting the Company’s income tax compliance, reporting, and planning functions across various domestic subsidiaries, including partnerships and C corporations. This position will collaborate closely with internal teams and external advisors to ensure accurate tax reporting, timely filings, and adherence to federal, state, and local tax laws. The role also provides opportunities to contribute to special projects, perform technical tax research, and support process improvements within the tax department. Additionally, the Tax Analyst will be responsible for reconciling tax-related general ledger accounts and ensuring the integrity of tax data across systems.

Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and review U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns for assigned legal entities.
• Prepare and review quarterly estimated tax payments and annual extension calculations.
• Prepare and analyze provision‑to‑return adjustments and support the Company’s tax compliance calendar.
• Support the quarterly and annual corporate income tax provision process in accordance with US GAAP, ASC 740, and applicable SEC reporting requirements.

Fixed Assets & General Ledger

• Prepare and review annual fixed asset rollforwards for assigned entities.
• Reconcile fixed assets to the general ledger and ensure accurate tax depreciation calculations and reporting.
• Identify and research discrepancies, ensuring proper documentation and adjustments.

Tax Research, Legislative Updates & Controversy

• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax legislation and assess potential impacts to the Company.
• Conduct technical tax research using RIA Checkpoint or similar research tools, providing written summaries and recommendations.
• Investigate, document, and respond to income tax notices from taxing authorities.
• Assist with federal, state, and local tax audits, including data collection, issue analysis, and crafting responses.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in special projects, process improvements, and automation initiatives within the tax function.
• Support internal controls, documentation, and SOX compliance as required.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance, Accounting, and other internal teams.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or advanced degree strongly preferred).
• 1–5 years of relevant income tax experience (public accounting and/or large corporate tax department experience a plus).
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with proven analytical and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet internal and external deadlines independently.
• Solid understanding of U.S. federal, state, and local income tax rules and corporate tax compliance processes.

Preferred:

• Experience with tax processes, systems, and software, such as:
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Corptax (Compliance / Provision)
  • BNA Fixed Assets
• Working knowledge of income tax accounting and reporting under ASC 740.
• Familiarity with tax technology tools and interest in process enhancement.

Additional Data

Select Medical strives to provide our employees with work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

• A thorough orientation program.
• Develop collaborative relationships with multiple departments on campus
• Campus with access to walking trails and beautiful outdoor rest areas.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Personal and Family Medical Leave.

We'd love for you to join our team!

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans.