Tax Compliance Administrator

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Closing Date: 01/13/2026

Type of Position: Accounting

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Not Specified

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Controllers Office

The Tax Compliance Administrator, under the supervision of the Controller, serves as the Institutional Compliance Officer for one or more laws that affect institutional‑level activities. This role develops institution‑wide tax compliance policies, maintains relevant data and reporting, and serves as the subject matter expert on higher education tax compliance issues. The Administrator provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the institution’s compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, and communicates risk and remediation strategies to university leadership.

Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Education and/or professional experience in accounting, legal, regulatory, compliance, or public sector environments
• Experience and understanding of laws and regulations affecting institutional‑level activities
• Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Experience and proficiency in compliance data management and reporting
• Experience in providing consultation and resolution for policy violations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education or similar institutional settings
• Familiarity with institutional risk management and remediation strategies
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs
• Experience with effectively communicating risk and remediation strategies to leadership
• Experience with tax compliance software and tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems

• Strong knowledge of tax‑exempt…