Tax Analyst

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

20h • Remote

About The Position

The Division of Financial Services (DFS) provides central financial functions in support of the university’s academic mission. The University Tax Office is responsible for managing the federal, state, and international tax compliance for Cornell University and its related entities and acting as a resource to the University for tax-related issues. This position is located in Ithaca, New York, with the option to perform the role remotely within the United States. New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings. Additional individual state income tax filings may be required if working outside New York State. No Visa sponsorship is available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in accounting, business, finance, or a related field with a minimum 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand tax return instructions and other guidance.
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts and reconciliations.
• Demonstrated interest in a career in taxation.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in preparing U.S. federal, state, or local income or indirect tax returns or licensed CPA or bar licensure in a U.S. state or territory.
• Demonstrated success functioning as part of a team: must be flexible and well organized.
• Discretion, tact, and good judgment for working with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrated skills in analyzing issues and in identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with a wide range of contacts, both internal and external; ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, tax authorities, and the public.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion , and wellbeing.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.

Nice To Haves

• Active CPA or bar licensure or desire to obtain or pursue CPA or bar licensure.
• Experience with non-profit taxation, JD, MBA, or MS with a concentration in Taxation

Responsibilities

• Gathers tax reporting data and enters or compiles tax data into tax preparation software, files, or documents.
• Performs basic tax analysis, reconciliations, and calculations.
• Reviews and responds to assigned tax-related emails and phone calls.
• Assists with responding to tax notices and inquiries from taxing jurisdictions/authorities.
• Supports any of the University’s global tax returns or reports, but will typically focus efforts in a few tax subspecialities (e.g., sales and use tax, payroll tax, Form 990/unrelated business income tax).
• Performs basic tax research tasks that may include reading and analyzing tax return instructions, laws, and regulations, and conveying findings to other Tax Office team members.
• Fosters a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
• Supports the organization’s values of collegiality, initiative, excellence, civility, and stewardship; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.
• Participates in performance evaluations including dialogues, 360-degree surveys, assessments, etc.

Benefits

• educational benefits
• access to a plethora of wellness programs
• employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• health care options to choose from
• generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation, 14 university paid holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day)
• superior retirement contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level