Tax Accountant

The University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

2d•Remote

About The Position

This position on the Tax Services team within the Finance & Budget division performs a variety of tax-related accounting assignments in support of the University's tax compliance and reporting functions. The position applies foundational knowledge of accounting and tax principles, University policies, and established procedures. Responsibilities include assisting with tax research, tax determinations, customer service, tax and informational reporting, and communicating tax guidance and legislative updates. When you join the Finance & Budget organization, you become part of a smart, driven team that thrives on solving complex challenges. We align our business practices with the university’s priorities and cultivate talented teams who find purpose in creating simpler, more effective systems that drive institutional success. Our focus is clear: developing our people, transforming our work, and elevating our role. Finance & Budget supports a hybrid-first workplace that embraces flexibility. This position is remote within Arizona. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all-staff employee recognition events, quarterly team-building activities, and other scheduled touchpoints. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Ability to learn and apply accounting and tax principles, University policies, and established procedures.
Ability to research, review, and summarize tax laws, regulations, and authoritative guidance with direction from senior staff.
Ability to work accurately with detailed financial and non-financial records.
Ability to analyze information and identify issues requiring further review.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced work environment where job duties change, and new procedures are initiated.
Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a small high functioning team.
Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective customer service and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related area with accounting course work; OR, four years of progressively responsible and varied accounting experience and course work, which includes at least one year of professional accounting, in which a broad exposure to all areas of accounting and accounting principles, practices and procedures was acquired.
Professional accounting and/or tax experience.
Experience with the University's enterprise systems (UAccess Financials, UAccess Employee and UAccess Analytics).
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including nested formulas, pivot tables, and managing data across linked worksheets and workbooks.
Experience with reviewing transactions for compliance with policies.
Experience in a governmental or public higher education environment.

Responsibilities

Assists senior tax staff with the analysis, documentation, and reporting of state and local sales and use tax and other tax matters as they arise.
Assists senior tax staff with the preparation, documentation, and reporting of federal tax matters, including unrelated business income tax, independent contractor classification, payments to nonresident aliens, fringe benefits, and other tax matters as they arise.
Assists with researching state and federal tax publications, laws, regulations, and other authoritative guidance and documenting University tax positions and interpretations.
Provides customer service and guidance to campus departments regarding routine tax-related questions.
Maintains and updates materials and resources on the Finance & Budget – Tax Services webpage.
Assists with annual University informational reporting requirements.
Supports research, data gathering, and documentation related to multistate and international tax laws, reporting requirements, and compliance activities.