Senior Accountant Budgeting and Tax Compliance

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant Budgeting and Tax Compliance is responsible for developing implementing and monitoring organizational budgets and long-term forecasts to promote financial efficiency and ensure alignment with strategic goals. This involves analyzing financial data identifying cost-saving opportunities assessing budget variances and offering resource allocation recommendations while providing detailed reports to senior leadership. Additionally the Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance with federal state and international tax laws treaties and regulations as they pertain to visiting scholars/members.

Essential Job Duties

Budget Planning Accounting & Analysis (45%)

Budget Development & Management: Lead the creation of the annual operating by collaborating with department managers to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Communicate approved budgets to the department managers and ensure budgets are accurately reflected in ERP system.

Variance Analysis: Conduct monthly budget vs. actual reviews identifying significant discrepancies and recommending corrective actions to optimize financial performance.

Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of comprehensive internal annual reporting schedules.

Accounting Operations: Analyze accounts prepare general ledger maintenance reconciliations and month-end close processes for assigned areas.

Tax Accounting & Compliance (45%)

Taxation: Serve as subject matter expert and provide guidance on complex payroll and tax issues pertaining to members/visiting scholars.

Compliance: Interpret complex domestic and international tax laws and treaties and ensure stipendiary payments are processed in compliance with each individuals unique financial situation.

All other duties as assigned by the Comptroller (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field

Seven years of relevant experience

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables VLOOKUPs financial modeling) and experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite SAP or Oracle

Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial processes Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and non-profit regulations

Strong problem-solving skills to interpret complex data and identify trends or risks

Excellent communication abilities to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant Masters degree or MBA

Knowledge and understanding of international visas and foreign tax treaties

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

The Institute for Advanced Study retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time.

To perform this role successfully an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $110000 to $135000. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; tuition assistance; retirement plans; and an employee assistance program.

For consideration please provide a cover letter with your resume.

The Institute for Advanced Study is an Equal Opportunity Employer.