JobElephant · 1 week ago
Tax Accountant
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $76K/yr
3+ years expJobElephant is seeking a Tax Accountant to join the University Controller's Office, which is part of the Finance Division at NC State. The role focuses on ensuring institutional tax compliance, mitigating risks, and utilizing financial systems for tax compliance related to State, Federal, and International taxation.
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Responsibilities
Utilize comprehensive knowledge of GASB, GAAP, and complex federal and state tax regulations to address financial issues in higher education
Serve as a technical resource by providing guidance on accounting principles and leading the development of tax practices
Leverage advanced Accounting Information Systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle, Banner) for accounting duties to maintain financial integrity
Proactively analyze changing requirements for management, audits, and reporting, implementing necessary modifications to systems and processes
Prepare and review technical documentation for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to ensure accuracy and compliance
Filing of Form 990-T
Overseeing all aspects of Information Reporting and Nonresident Alien (NRA) taxation, including compliance with 1099 and 1042-S forms
Monitor various tax worklists of accounts payable vouchers for a variety of tax issues
Review payments to Nonresident Aliens (NRA) to determine taxability, withholding rates, tax treaty benefits, and information reporting and semi-monthly reporting of federal and state withholdings
Review new Nonresident alien individual and entity onboarding requests
Monitor and review accounts payable for NC 4% personal services tax. The position will work with departments on the tax and report to payroll bi-weekly for remittance to NC DOR
Preparation of Sales Tax Exemption Certificates
Assist in the preparation and provision of Form W-9 to University vendors
Provide support to other areas of the Controller's Office as needed
Prepare various sales tax reports and Journals from multiple campus departments
Prepare NC DOR Sales Tax Returns from multiple campus departments and electronically submit to NC DOR
Review and prepare monthly payments to employees, including awards, moving expenses, and gift cards for accurate tax reporting to University Payroll
Review and analyze a multitude of Information Reporting payments for accurate yearly reporting
Review and analyze various incomes that may or may not be unrelated business income
Prepare NC DOR Sales and Use Tax Quarterly Claim for Refund
Ad Hoc reporting as needed
Quarterly BE-125 survey for submission to the Bureau of Economic Analysis
Assist in 1099 processing, review, mailing, and problem resolution Periodic review and problem resolution monthly if necessary
Assist in the preparation and filing of 1042-S
Assist in the annual preparation of the University Financial Statements
Annual filing of Form 990-T and various tasks, revenue review, and analysis of unrelated business income
Renew annually various sales tax exemptions in other states
Renew and apply for the annual IRS Form 6166
4-H assistance with annual filing
Serve as an expert advisor by simplifying complex tax regulations for university leaders, accountants, and financial managers to aid informed decision-making
Present findings and strategic recommendations to leadership, clearly conveying the implications of complex data to influence financial policy
Act as a polished ambassador when interacting with external taxing authorities and auditors, building strong relationships that promote compliance
Review and edit colleagues' work for technical accuracy and clarity, adjusting communication style to meet the needs of different audiences
Investigate and resolve complex tax, financial reporting, and accounting issues across the campus
Serve as the primary technical resource, guiding non-standard problems
Research policies and regulations to ensure compliant and sound solutions
Utilize authority to implement solutions for most tax and accounting issues, ensuring organizational protection
Act as a knowledge leader, offering expertise on complex technical issues within central finance and campus operations
Analyze new tax regulations for their financial impact and advise management on strategies to address issues like UBIT losses
Oversee complex tax and accounting challenges, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulations
Design and implement accounting systems, audit tax returns, and develop monitoring plans for unusual activities
Prepare financial reports, advise on fiscal management, and provide training on new financial systems
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to independently research, interpret, and apply complex federal and state tax regulations to make sound, defensible determinations
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, including the ability to skillfully manage large data sets and utilize complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis functions
Proven ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex tax and financial findings, both verbally and in writing, to colleagues, management, and campus stakeholders
Preferred
3-5+ years of progressive, direct tax accounting experience
Experience within a large, complex organization (5,000+ employees), such as a high-volume employer, a large university, or another major tax-exempt organization
Hands-on experience with a large-scale ERP system (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP, Banner, or Oracle)
Demonstrated ability to build queries and extract data using system-native reporting tools or SQL
Direct experience with non-resident alien (NRA) taxation, including 1042-S reporting and tax treaty analysis
Experience with UBIT (Form 990-T) and multi-state sales and use tax compliance
Experience in tax information reporting and analysis to provide information returns such as 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC
A CPA license or a Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting is highly preferred
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