Senior Accountant - Tax Accounting

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The Senior Tax Accountant analyzes and interprets tax laws, regulations, GAAP, and Statutory tax accounting principles, and prepare 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.

The Senior Tax Accountant focuses on Federal and State Income, GAAP and Statutory Tax Accounting, Sales and Use, Property and Premium taxes. Maintains tax information and records, prepares tax returns and other required reports, and pay 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.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree : in accounting / finance

4+ years of relevant tax experience

Experience with predicting liabilities for Federal and / or State tax

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organization skills – able to manage tax processes, develop work plans, meet deadlines and coordinate with others

Experience with computerized tax software and research programs

Knowledge of federal and state tax law and current developments

Strong Excel proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant

Master's Degree in Business Administration or a related field

GAAP ASC 740 tax accounting experience or knowledge

Statutory SSAP 101 tax accounting experience or knowledge

Good working knowledge of OneSource Tax Provision software

Additional Informa tion

Preferred location is Louisville office / hybrid but would consider remote depending on skills / quals in Eastern or Central time zones.

Travel : While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$78,400 - $107,800 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and / or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline : 12-04-2025

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE : HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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