Tax Manager and Compliance Officer
Tax Manager and Compliance Officer
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University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy worklife balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 of employee salary.
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Tax Manager and Compliance Officer will be directly responsible for preparing the 990T Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return and the annual tax questionnaire as well as reviewing new revenueproducing activities sampling revenues to ensure appropriate evaluation of income sources as unrelated business income and reviewing contracts and rental agreements to identify track and suggest changes to avoid unrelated business income tax. Additionally the position will review and compile documentation for taxable fringe benefits for university employees employee benefits acquired through the U of A Foundation and taxable moving expenses. The tax manager proactively identifies and monitors emerging tax policy identifies and assesses areas of tax compliance risk and provides options and recommendations for addressing potential risk. The role also requires experience in written and verbal communication including writing opinion memos procedures professional correspondence and maintaining the tax compliance website as well as conducting meetings with employees at all levels or leading training sessions. This role would assist in adhering to postissuance compliance requirements for the Universitys taxexempt debt portfolio and maintain documentation required for taxexempt bonds. Responsibilities related to postissuance requirements include but are not limited to monitoring the use of bondfinanced facilities to ensure compliance with private use limitations conduct periodic reviews of bondfinanced projects and develop and implement compliance procedures. The tax manager must stay updated on tax laws and regulations that impact University activities and be prepared to take on other duties as assigned. Must be able to develop strong professional relationships from Vice Chancellors to any other level of employees at the university.Other duties as assigned
Regular reliable and nondisruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field
- At least three years of experience in tax compliance tax planning tax preparation or a related field
- Strong understanding of tax laws and regulations impacting nonprofit organizations and universities including unrelated business income tax (UBIT) fringe benefits and taxexempt status
- Intermediate experience in Excel and strong data analysis experience
- Experience in preparing reports opinion memos and correspondence and experience communicating with employees at all levels
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA)
- Masters degree in taxation or accounting
- Experience with tax returns for exempt organizations specifically the 990T Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return
- Experience in consulting or advising on tax issues and providing recommendations for current and emerging challenges
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Detailed Oriented: Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy
- Selfmanagement: Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problemsolving
- Written Communication: Ability to prepare clear accurate and concise reports opinion memos and professional correspondence related to tax compliance and regulations
- Verbal Communication: Skilled in effectively communicating complex tax information to individuals at all levels of the organization including faculty staff and management
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex tax issues review contracts rental agreements and business activities to identify tax implications and provide clear recommendations
- ProblemSolving: Strong ability to identify potential taxrelated problems or challenges and develop effective solutions
Additional Information:
Preemployment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry Financial Credit Check will be required for this position.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Crystal Ellis HR Recruiter
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Manager
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Full-Time
