TAX ANALYST, Controller’s Office, Financial Accounting and Reporting

Boston University•Boston, MA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Analyst is a key member of the Financial Accounting and Reporting team at Boston University. This position reports to the Supervisor of Tax and Reporting. This position has the potential to work a hybrid schedule under the University's remote work guidelines. Major duties of this position include: Compile and analyze financial data from our SAP accounting system to support the preparation of annual Federal Form 990, Form 990-T, state, and international tax filings. Gather information from university departments to support annual Form 990, Form 990-T, state, and international tax filings. Compile and analyze financial data to prepare monthly and quarterly tax filings such as Excise Tax, Sales & Meals Tax and others. Develop and maintain working relationships with key departments such as the Investment Office, Research Operations and the Office of Global Programs. Coordinate responses to inquiries and requests for information from key departments. Assist in researching various Federal, state, and international tax issues. Other duties as needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission, and support our team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
1-3 years of accounting experience.
Advanced Excel skills, including using complex formulas to analyze data.
Ability to analyze data to draw relevant conclusions and suggest appropriate actions to management.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and ad-hoc requests to meet or exceed deadlines.
Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.

Nice To Haves

Experience in non-profit or education sector
Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning system, such as SAP.
Experience preparing non-profit or other entity tax filings.

Responsibilities

Compile and analyze financial data from our SAP accounting system to support the preparation of annual Federal Form 990, Form 990-T, state, and international tax filings.
Gather information from university departments to support annual Form 990, Form 990-T, state, and international tax filings.
Compile and analyze financial data to prepare monthly and quarterly tax filings such as Excise Tax, Sales & Meals Tax and others.
Develop and maintain working relationships with key departments such as the Investment Office, Research Operations and the Office of Global Programs.
Coordinate responses to inquiries and requests for information from key departments.
Assist in researching various Federal, state, and international tax issues.
Other duties as needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission, and support our team.