"Tax Accountant"

Job Details

Tax Accountant

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.

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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.

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.

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
• 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.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43705B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm, hybrid-dependent on departmental needs.
Department: 01110 - Tax Services
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $85,000-$95,000 DOE
Close Date: 1/1/2026
Open Until Filled:

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