Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant

Working Title : Tax Accountant

Career Progression Track : P00

Track Level : P4 - Advanced

FLSA Code : Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? : No

Standard Hours per Week : 40

Full Time or Part Time? : Full Time

Shift : Day

Work Schedule Summary : Monday Friday, 8am-4 : 30pm, hybrid-dependent on departmental needs.

VP Area : President

Department : 01110 - Tax Services

Location : Campus

City : Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment : External Posting

Pay Rate Range : $85,000-$95,000 DOE

Close Date : 01 / 01 / 2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Problem Solving
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example : bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Type : Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action :

Director / Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO / AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

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or call 801-581-2300.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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