Sr. Accountant, Tax

As the Sr. Accountant, Tax at OneOncology, you'll handle various critical responsibilities, including compiling GAAP financial data into income tax data, forecasting tax liabilities, and standardizing tax processes. You’ll also research and analyze the tax implications of diverse business decisions and manage state and local tax items. This role ensures direct communication with C-Suite executives and cross-functional groups, making it essential to have exceptional interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate for the Sr. Accountant, Tax role at OneOncology should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a Master’s degree being preferred. Additionally, at least 2 years of tax experience is required, along with an active CPA license. Experience in the healthcare industry and with Partnership Income Tax would be considered a valuable asset as well.

The Sr. Accountant, Tax position plays a vital role in supporting OneOncology's mission of improving the lives of cancer patients. By managing tax planning and compliance effectively, you contribute to strategic decisions that affect the financial health of the organization, allowing community oncologists to focus on patient care. Your role ensures that OneOncology remains compliant and efficient, which directly impacts the resources available for cancer care.

A successful Sr. Accountant, Tax at OneOncology should possess a robust understanding of GAAP and accrual tax methods, proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, and the ability to collaborate effectively with different teams. Initiatives to create and improve processes are key to thriving in this role, as is a detail-oriented mindset for accurate and timely work.

At OneOncology, the work environment for the Sr. Accountant, Tax is dynamic and collaborative. You'll find a values-driven culture that prioritizes innovation and communication. Expect to interact with various departments and senior executives regularly, making this an exciting and engaging place to advance your career while contributing to meaningful work.

In your response, be sure to highlight specific experiences where you’ve successfully managed tax planning and compliance efforts. Share examples of the strategies you implemented and the outcomes achieved, emphasizing any collaboration with other departments, like legal or finance.

Discuss your approach to ensuring accuracy, including checks and balances you implement, use of software tools, and any review processes. Stress the importance of attention to detail and your experience with GAAP as it pertains to your work.

Candidates should talk about their commitment to continuous learning. Mention any professional organizations you belong to, courses you’ve taken, or resources you regularly follow to keep abreast of changes in tax legislation and compliance standards.

Share a specific story about a tax challenge you faced, detailing the problem, your process in addressing it, and the ultimate solution. Highlight your problem-solving skills and ability to thrive under pressure.

Talk about your experience in communicating complex tax matters to non-financial stakeholders. Provide examples of how you tailored your communication to different audiences and ensured understanding while maintaining professionalism.

Discuss the tools and technologies you’ve used to automate tax compliance and reporting processes. Highlight a successful automation project and how it improved efficiency and accuracy in tax reporting in your previous roles.

Share a specific example of a process you enhanced or streamlined and the positive results it generated. Make sure to demonstrate your initiative, creativity, and understanding of how tax compliance impacts overall business efficiency.

Explain your approach to forecasting tax liabilities, including data analysis, collaboration with finance teams, and the evaluation of different revenue scenarios. Illustrate your strategic thinking and analytical skills.

Discuss your time management skills and how you prioritize high-impact tasks during the busy tax season. Use examples from your past experiences to showcase your ability to handle pressure effectively.

Provide your insight into the evolving role of technology in tax and accounting functions. Discuss how you embrace new technologies and the ways they can enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in tax-related tasks.