Senior Tax Analyst

About the Company

Pennant Services is a dynamic, progressive organization in the senior living, home health, hospice, and home care industries. The company operates more than 250 senior living, home health, hospice, and home care operations in 19 states. Pennant Services supports these operations through a central Service Center that provides clinical, legal, risk management, HR, training, accounting, IT and other resources, allowing on‑site leaders to focus on day‑to‑day care and business issues.

Senior Tax Accountant

• Contributes to the company's tax function in a publicly traded, multi‑state environment.
• Prepares income tax compliance, tax provision (ASC 740), and indirect taxes including sales/use, gross receipts, and property tax.
• Acts as a cross‑functional partner to operations, accounting, finance, internal audit, legal, and treasury teams.
• Drives process improvements through technology and automation.
• Thrives in an expanding, jurisdictionally diverse business environment.

• Business First Focus
  • Think like an operator; communicate tax implications in clear, practical terms with a solutions‑oriented approach.
  • Prioritize business‑critical or budget‑constrained tax issues.
  • Maintain a proactive service‑forward attitude.
  • Apply GAAP before tax considerations.
• Income Tax Provision
  • Prepare quarterly and annual U.S. tax provisions in accordance with U.S. GAAP/ASC 740 and perform required SOX control procedures.
  • Produce book tax difference work papers, including M&A analysis, stock‑based compensation, §162(m), depreciation/amortization, and other permanent and deferred tax items.
  • Prepare trend analysis and identify tax rate drivers and variances.
  • Record income tax journal entries and reconcile accounts.
  • Respond promptly to all internal and external auditor requests.
• Income Tax Compliance
  • Prepare or review income tax returns, including Consolidated 1120, 1065s, multistate reporting, and tax credit calculations.
  • Coordinate with outsourced tax service firms, providing data and supporting preparation of returns.
  • Maintain tax fixed assets.
  • Prepare quarterly U.S. tax estimates.
  • Draft responses to tax authority IDRs and notices.
  • Support audits by tax authorities.
• Indirect Tax
  • Review and file monthly, quarterly, and annual gross receipts, sales and use, and personal property tax returns.
  • Analyze new vendors, new laws, and new entities for use tax applicability.
  • Review gross receipts and use tax accruals and reconciliations.
  • Communicate P&L impacts of indirect taxes to cross‑functional partners.
• Systems, Process Improvement, and Technology
  • Develop and enhance tax processes through automation and improved workflows.
  • Leverage latest technology tools such as tax software, data analytics, ERP systems, and AI.
  • Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, efficiency, and reporting speed.
  • Support implementation or optimization of tax technology solutions.

The above statements are a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed in this role. The hired employee may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax; CPA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of tax experience, preferably in public accounting or a Fortune 500 company.
• Demonstrated expertise in tax analysis, including:
  • GAAP principles
  • Tax research
  • Strong proficiency in Excel/data science
  • Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to learn new tax types/jurisdictions
  • Ability to leverage new technology
  • Detail oriented, professional demeanor, strong organization and project management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Works independently with minimal supervision, developing solutions autonomously.

Pennant Services offers a competitive Total Rewards Package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with company match, and other benefits. The company recognizes employee accomplishments through a Moments of Truth Program and supports professional growth with free e‑courses, training sessions, and seminars.

Compensation is based on experience.

Full‑time position. Locations:
Eagle, ;
Draper, UT;
Nashville, TN.

To apply, submit a resume for consideration. The Pennant Group, Inc. is the employer for this position. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at