Tax Staff Accountant - System Wide

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

***Remote/Work from Home position (anywhere within the Continental US). Must be open to working eastern time zone hours.

Description of Work:

Tax Staff Accountant reports to the Director of Tax and is responsible for performing a variety of tax compliance and consulting functions in accordance with general policies and procedures of the Accounting Department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Primary support for Director of Tax/Tax Department in tax compliance and consulting matters. 

• Responsible for preparation of federal, state and local tax-exempt and for-profit tax returns and related filings, including but not limited to Forms 990, 990-T, 1120s, 1065s, and associated state income tax returns.

• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns and other indirect tax filings.

• Coordinate personal property tax and business license tax filing obligations.

• Preparation of real property tax exemption applications and processing of real estate tax payments.

• Ability to engage peers and other appropriate individuals in gathering required information.

• Analysis of monthly community benefit reports and resource for community benefit reporting.

• Provide back-up for other individuals in Tax Department, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Exposure to tax compliance and/or consulting experience. Experience with tax-exempt compliance is not required.

• Financial reporting experience including exposure to full set of Financial Statements and all aspects of GL accounting.

• Ability to analyze, research and interpret tax issues, document and communicate findings.

• Must be self-motivated, capable of taking initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing priorities, and effectively manage deadlines.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote team environment and have strong rapport with the executive team, colleagues, and subordinates.

• Strong communication skills with internal and external customer base.

• Solid business acumen.

• Previous work experience demonstrating knowledge of general policies and procedures followed in an accounting/tax department.

• CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Education:

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance.

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

SS Finance - Finance Services

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].