Title: Tax Accountant

Employee Classification: Tax Accountant

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: SYS-System Controller

Department: SYS-Payroll-926150

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary Commensurate With Experience and Qualifications

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The UNT System Controller leads financial management and accounting activities that provide high quality, efficient, effective, and accurate financial services to all campus constituents. This team provides timely and accurate financial reporting that will withstand audits and provide reliable and meaningful information to both internal and external stakeholders. Controller operations include campus accounting and financial reporting (excluding budget and decision support), financial statement external audit management, payroll operations, tax compliance, and capital asset accounting.

Position Overview

The Tax Accountant is professional administrative and tax accounting work and is responsible for the supervision and administration of various taxes in compliance with federal and state requirements. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Tax. The Tax Accountant is responsible for directing day-to-day tax accounting activities including the hiring of staff, assigning work priorities, training and development of staff.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have one year of income tax or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).
Thorough knowledge of Texas rules and regulations related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).
Knowledge of federal and state tax codes, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Skill in making mathematical calculations and computations with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to work independently to complete tasks and projects through accurate, professional and timely completion without follow-up from others.
Ability to plan and conceptualize and make sound business decisions.
Well-developed presentation, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations orally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact successfully with management, faculty, staff and students.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed

Preferred Qualifications

Current Texas CPA license or ability to gain via reciprocity.
UBIT reporting knowledge and experience.
Experience with tax treaties.
Ability to research tax issues and apply IRS and Department of Revenue guidance to specific situations.
Experience working at an institution of higher education.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft HCM Financial software.
Advanced MS Excel skills.
Ability to coordinate and lead continuous improvement projects through process improvement methodology to quantitatively and qualitatively improve cost, quality and service

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• % - Perform tax accounting activities related to the preparation of federal, state and local income tax returns and/or the financial statement accounting for income taxes. - ()
• % - Provide guidance on the preparation of Form 990T Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT), Forms W2, W4, W8, W9, 1099, 1042, and other federal and state forms. - ()
• % - Assist in gathering documentation and preparing responses related to tax audits. - ()
• % - Determine foreign vendor withholding requirements and communicate the requirements to accounts payable. - ()
• % - Coordinate with purchasing, payroll, human resources, and office of general counsel on independent contractor determinations to ensure compliance with IRS, TWC and other federal and state worker classification rules. - ()
• % - Assist Nonresident Alien employees and vendors complete vendor profiles and explain Nonresident Alien treaties and withholding requirements to others. - ()
• % - Audit withholding account balances and ensure timely deposits with the IRS. - ()
• % - Perform other duties as assigned - ()

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.