Tax Accountant

Position Number: 000263

Department: Financial Services (Adm)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage tax matters related to foreign nationals' employment with the University. Determine income tax status and treaty benefits when applicable.
• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Controller-Tax & Payroll and key employees throughout the University (including in Payroll and other Financial Services units, Human Resources, and the Office of International Programs) on various tax matters.
• Assist with and/or complete income and sales tax returns and filings, including forms 990-T, W-2, 1042, 1099, E-500, etc.
• Make determinations on employee classification (independent contractor v. employee) based on provided information.
• Monitor vendor and student payments for withholding requirements and 1099 reporting.
• Lead campus training courses on tax issues.
• This position may also be asked to implement or assist on special tax related projects. This position should recommend process improvements to improve compliance and efficiency within the tax function.

Minimum Experience / Education:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in accounting.
• At least 2 years of tax and/or accounting experience.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

• Higher education experience.
• Experience using Calculus Sprintax and Banner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Federal and State tax filing systems