How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Seeking a dynamic individual with a solid background in tax including knowledge of federal, state, and local tax rules and regulations to support various tax planning and compliance functions.
About the role: The Senior Tax Analyst role will report to the Director of Tax and is responsible for supporting the Director of Tax in coordinating the company's tax functions including Indirect tax compliance, Corporate tax compliance, Out of State payroll taxes compliance, non-income tax related items, audits, tax planning and strategy. This role is ideal for highly motivated individuals with the ability to hyper-focus and complete tasks and projects to a high degree of success.
Responsibilities include:
Provide information and work papers for internal and external sources
Prepare certain returns or support the return process for property tax, corporate, business licenses, sales and use tax, annual reports, and other tax related items.
Must ensure timely and accurate filings to minimize assessments and penalties as well as monitor pre-payments and credits.
Must have the ability to analyze GL accounts and tax reports to ensure accurate tax filings and related postings in GL and review monthly tax account reconciliations and provide timely adjustments.
Must be able to resolve notices and outstanding issues.
Interface with other areas of the tax department, finance, and business partners throughout the organization
Support income and non-income tax related audits across all jurisdictions.
Research certain business transactions and initiatives that may impact the company's tax positions, strategy, or landscape.
Learn the organization's business and contribute to problem resolution when issues identified.
Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments.
Proactively seeks to streamline and document compliance process, and to create efficiencies through automation.
Develop and maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process.
Ability to provide guidance across all areas of Payroll Tax such as: labor & employment tax regulations, Federal, State, and Local Tax legislations, reciprocity rules, multi-state taxation.
Special projects as deemed necessary.
A successful Candidate will have the following:
BS/BA in Accounting required. Master's degree in Tax or Accounting a plus
CPA preferred
3 to 5 years of experience in preparing federal and state corporate income tax returns required; Public accounting experience a plus
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office
Experience with Lawson and Workday a plus.
Should exhibit strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to analyze large amounts of data and multi-task
Excellent organization with attention to detail and follow-up skills, including handling competing priorities and meeting all commitments.
Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment with a positive attitude.
Strive to achieve effective performance within the team with a high degree of enthusiasm
Good tax research skills
Ability to work independently
Prepare tax returns or support the tax return preparation process for property tax, corporate tax, business license, sales and use tax, annual reports and other tax related forms
Resolve notices and outstanding issues
Research tax issues
Streamline and document processes
Special projects
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Bachelor's Degree Accounting or related field
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
CPA Preferred
Minimum 3 years Public Accounting Required
Experience with Microsoft Office High
Experience with Lawson and Workday a plus Medium
Should exhibit strong analytical and critical thinking skills High
Ability to analyze large amounts of data and multi-task High
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail High
Strong communication skills- written and oral High
Ability to work in a fast paced deadline driven environment with a positive attitude and high degree of enthusiasm High
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
At Wellstar Health System, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care, inclusive culture and world-class doctors and caregivers, Wellstar is one of the largest, most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia.
Our specialists and primary care providers work in a multidisciplinary environment with nearly 30,000 diverse team members throughout our hospitals, health parks and medical offices. Communities can also access our outpatient centers, a pediatric center, nursing centers, and hospice and home care services. We’re proud to be home to the second-largest Emergency Department in the country, as well as being the only system in Georgia operating multiple trauma centers.
We’re also known for our exceptional work culture, featured on the Great Places to Work®, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and the Seramount Best Company for Multicultural Women® lists. We continue to attract the best and the brightest in healthcare.
At a time when our industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding expectations from our patients and team members, while transforming healthcare delivery. We stand behind our values to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
