Job Description

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