Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant

Prepare federal and state tax returns and maintain organization's tax records. Research methods and present proposals to lessen tax liability through the use of laws and regulations. Research inquiries from government agencies regarding filings, compliance, and other claims. Analyze tax records and reports and assist in preparation. Maintain knowledge of all applicable tax laws and regulations. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Specialized skill set required. Conduct highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

Preparation of IRS Forms 990, 990-T, and other federal and state tax forms including extensions and estimated payments.

Perform tax research on various tax topics and interprets tax code, regulations, etc. and ability to summarize conclusions.

Assist in preparing and planning various tax strategies to meet compliance requirements.

Collaborate and provide education for various University departments regarding unrelated business income tax.

Provide excellent customer service to university staff, faculty and students.

Assists in staff training and department projects.

Facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships.

Develops departmental strategies consistent with the assigned departments continuous quality improvement program.

Often selects from a predetermined list of alternatives and sometimes recommends changes to policy and / or procedure based upon amount of discretion given by department.

Problems would be referred to superior based upon predetermined guidelines set by the department.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

CPA license is strongly preferred. Candidates who are CPA -eligible, per the State of Utah Division of Professional Licensing rules, and are willing to sit for the exams may be considered.

Prior experience in preparing tax exempt tax returns for a college, university, or non-profit.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.