Sr Tax Accountant

Sr Tax Accountant (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. 

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve. 

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you. 

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Sr Tax Accountant (Hybrid) on our Finance team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

As a Sr Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting AMA’s tax function, including areas of tax compliance, tax accounting, and tax planning for international, federal, exempt organization, state, sales/use, and other taxes. This role is responsible for serving as a technical resource in researching and evaluating impacts of tax law changes for the AMA, developing tax recommendations for Senior Tax Manager review, and supporting modifications to existing processes and policies.  This role will prepare responses and schedules for federal, state, and sales/use tax audits and support all internal departments on tax matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tax Compliance, Tax Accounting, and Tax Planning

• Prepare federal, state, sales/use, international, and property tax filings, returns, and payments
• Identify, develop, and implement improved processes and best practices to increase tax process efficiency and reduce compliance gaps
• Prepare of income tax provisions and estimated tax payments
• Develop tax treatment recommendations through research, analysis, and informed application of laws and regulations

Research and Analysis

• Perform complex tax technical research, planning, and analysis, including non-routine and ambiguous tax matters, and work with internal stakeholders at all levels and across functions
• Interpret tax laws and guidance and prepare technical memorandums documenting analysis and recommended tax positions in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner for Senior Tax Manager review
• Participate in and support special projects and initiatives as requested

Audit Preparation

• Investigate tax issues raised during audits and prepare supporting documentation and draft responses
• Investigate tax notices and inquiries and prepare communication with taxing jurisdictions

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree required (P1+/M1+)
2. Years of experience: 5+ years of experience with public accounting and/or in-house corporate tax required, not-for-profit tax experience a plus
3. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or similar field required, CPA required, and MST a plus

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago. 

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $87,394-$115,797. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association’s benefits offerings, please click here.  

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION