Full job description Department: Treasury Services Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area Job Category: Accounting Employment Type: Full - Time Job ID: 42596 Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years Education Required: Bachelors Degree Shift: Day Location: Champaign, IL Usual Schedule: M-F 8-5 On Call Requirements: None Work Location: Carle at The Fields Weekend Requirements: None Holiday Requirements: None Position Summary:
The Tax Associate prepares, assists, and reviews various federal and state tax returns for all non-health insurance related entities of The Carle Foundation. These activities include annual Internal Revenue Service tax filings for multiple exempt and taxable entities, state tax filings for multiple states, property tax filings, and other related activities including tax research and management of tax vendor relationships. Other responsibilities include preparation and reporting of assigned monthly financial statement components and related accounting and financial activities.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
CPA Preferred
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Candidates should possess strong communication, technology, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills including effective knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Experience in income tax preparation is required with preferred emphasis in exempt organization tax preparation. The position also requires a high degree of professional collaboration in a team environment including project management skills and successfully meeting tax filing deadlines. Knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code is necessary. Must have an advanced knowledge of Excel functions and be able to create new reports in various mediums. These include the use of personal computer software.
Essential Functions:
Assist in the coordination of the federal and state income tax return preparation process including the annual Form 990 and Form 990T for not-for-profit organizations in addition to other non-health insurance for-profit entity and partnership returns. This includes the general compiling, documenting, monitoring, and review of Form 990 inputs and work papers. Prepare and review other various tax filings: Real Estate Tax, Sales and Use Tax and file state and local taxes. Prepare and file federal and state monthly and quarterly tax payments. Prepare and lead annual FIN48 (ASC740) compliance review for additional tax positions. Prepare year-end accrual review and tax provision. Assist in federal and state audits. Respond to related federal, state, and local taxation correspondence. Maintain required level of technical and industry knowledge. Act as an organizational resource for tax research. Collaborate with consultants related to not-for-profit federal and state income tax returns Responsible for other areas of GAAP accounting/financial reporting and may assist with other assigned accounting/finance specialty areas. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: .
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
