Job Information
University of Utah Tax Services Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 04/11/2024
Requisition Number PRN38214B
Job Title Manager, Accounting & Finance
Working Title Tax Services Manager
Job Grade F
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 8:00am-5:00pm. depending on departmental needs. Hybrid schedule.
VP Area President
Department 00346 - Controller/Financial Managemnt
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $82,000 - $92,000 DOE
Close Date 07/11/2024
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
Responsible for preparing the federal and state annual tax-exempt returns for several entities and submitting to Associate Director of Tax Services (AD) and Associate Controller for review. Assist AD and Associate Controller with reviewing and planning various tax strategies to meet compliance requirements. Perform tax research on various tax topics. Collaborate and provide education for various University departments regarding unrelated business income tax. Provide excellent customer service to university staff, faculty and students.
While this position is intended to work on campus, it also has the ability to telework remotely for a portion of each week. An employee hired into this role who telecommutes will be responsible for providing space and internet capabilities at the telecommute location and sign the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement.
Responsibilities
Preparation of IRS Forms 990, 990-T, and other federal and state tax forms.
Performs tax research and interprets tax code, regulations, etc. and ability to summarize conclusions.
Forecasts, develops and implements policies and procedures in the areas of customer service, staff management and budgetary goals and objectives that are consistent with University of Utah’s policies.
Assists in staff training and department projects.
Participates in University-wide committees to establish customer service standards and administrative plans and policies.
Facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships.
Ensures customer satisfaction by analyzing complaints, concerns and suggestions and providing appropriate follow-through.
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 or changes policy and 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.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Hybrid environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Master’s degree in accounting
CPA license is strongly preferred. Candidates who are CPA -eligible, per the State of Utah Division of Occupational Licensing rules, and are willing to sit for the exams may be considered.
Prior experience in preparing and reviewing IRS 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
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly 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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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