Senior Tax Accountant – Healthcare Practice

A.J. Santye & Co. is hiring a Senior Accountant to join our Healthcare team and assist with the tax, consulting, and reporting functions for our healthcare practice clients. This role is ideal for a professional with a deep understanding of the unique financial and operational needs of healthcare providers, including physicians, medical groups, and clinics. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing monthly and quarterly compiled financial statements, tax returns for individuals and businesses, prepare annual budgets, and provide consultative support on healthcare business operations, tax strategy, and compliance. This is a client-facing role offering the opportunity to help grow and shape our healthcare niche.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly and quarterly client packages containing such things as: compiled financial statements, charts, graphs, budget to actual, bonus calculations, quarterly reconciliations with hospitals, and variance analysis; Prepare complex federal and state tax returns for healthcare-related businesses and individuals; Prepare annual budgets; Provide strategic tax planning and compliance consulting to healthcare clients; Provide consultative support on healthcare business operations, tax strategy, and compliance; Work on client engagements from start to finish; Lead, coach, and mentor junior staff; Stay up to date on industry trends, healthcare regulations, and tax law changes; Identify opportunities to add value and improve efficiency for healthcare clients; Communicate directly with clients and board members, resolving questions and ensuring satisfaction

Requirements

5+ years of public accounting experience with a strong focus on healthcare clients; In-depth knowledge of tax compliance, planning, and consulting; Excellent communication and relationship management skills; Strong analytical and organizational skills

Nice to have

Prior experience working directly with medical practices, physician groups, or healthcare systems preferred, but not required; Working knowledge of healthcare billing and revenue cycle operations

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental); Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options; Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions; Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning; Flexibility in managing your schedule to maintain a healthy work-life balance