Job Description
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 times for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year, 3 years in a row. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes healthcare. Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.
What will I be doing in this role?The Tax Accountant supports the process of tax return preparation and government required filings for the organization and its affiliates. This role assists in the preparation of workpapers, tax return filings, handles tax and other payments, maintains tax records, responds to notices from vendors and taxing authorities, and assists with audits, tax projects, and other special projects as needed. You will:
- Assist with the preparation and filing of tax-exempt Federal and state returns for the organization and its taxable and exempt affiliates.
- Assist with the preparation and filing of property tax and welfare exemption returns.
- Prepare and file sales/use tax returns.
- Prepare and file business tax returns.
- Analyze financial information and review source documents.
- Respond to notices and inquiries from various vendors, taxing authorities, and assists with audits.
- Research tax and corporate matters.
- Calculate tax liability and send out tax payments.
- Collaborate with other departments and teams on tax issues.
- Reconcile G/L accounts associated with taxes and license and resolve any discrepancies. Prepare monthly journal entries.
- Assist with ad-hoc projects.
This is a full-time benefitted role with a fixed term that is anticipated to run through approximately October 31, 2025.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or another related field required.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in tax return preparation or accounting preferred.
- A minimum of 1 year of recent public accounting experience preferred.
Experience/Skills we are seeking:
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Strong accounting skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding self-review skills required.
- Self-starter who works well independently and with the team.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills including excellent spelling and grammar.
- Proficient in the use of accounting software, tax software, and Microsoft Office
- Good people skills.
Req ID : 7327
Working Title : Tax Accountant
Department : Tax Department
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Finance
Job Specialty : Accounting
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $71,926.40 - $111,280.00
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)
