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The Senior Tax Accountant analyzes and interprets tax laws, regulations, GAAP, and Statutory tax accounting principles, and prepares technical reports on how they impact the organization's operations. The Senior Tax Accountant work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

In this role the Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for state and local income/franchise/occupational tax compliance, annual reports, supporting tax audits, planning, tax research, handling tax notices, and assisting other tax areas as needed. Maintains tax information and records, prepares tax returns and other required reports, and pays tax declarations so that compliance obligations are submitted accurately and on time. Prepares correspondence with external tax agencies (for example, auditors). Begins to influence department’s strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with computerized tax software and research programs (Thomson Reuters products a plus)
• Multi-state income tax experience
• Strong tax compliance skills necessary
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of tax law and current developments
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant
• Master's Degree in Business Administration or a related field

Additional Information

The workstyle for this role, if one lives within a commutable distance, (within 50 miles) to the downtown Louisville, KY office, will be hybrid home/office – 2-3 days in office. If one does not live within a commutable distance to the Louisville office, the workstyle will be fully remote.

*Must be willing to work overtime, if needed, around tax deadlines and help other team members to complete assignments timely.

Work-At-Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
• Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Benefits

• Benefits are effective on day 1. Full time Associates enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision and a variety of supplemental insurances and tuition assistance.

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology provided by Modern Hire, a third-party vendor. This technology provides our team of recruiters and hiring managers an enhanced method for decision-making.

If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and/or an SMS Text Messaging interview. If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes.

If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided. Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and/or pre-recorded voice will be reviewed, and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.

About Us

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