Tax Accountant

Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194377EP

Internal Recruitment: No

Working Title: Tax Accountant

Anticipated Hiring Range: $73,000 - $76,000

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (This position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement to include hybrid remote work)

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: University Controller's Office

The University Controller's Office is a department within the Finance Division. The office has business units covering the following areas: general accounting, cash services, asset management, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, debt, and the university's tax compliance.

The University Controller's Office works to advance NC State as a leader in fiscal accountability and responsibility through a partnership with our campus community, strong partnerships with our peer groups, improvements in the University's financial systems and internal controls, and efficient and effective business operations. The office continues its attention toward collaborative efforts and providing fiscal leadership, oversight, accounting, reporting, training, and outreach services that exemplify the highest standards of quality, performance, and service.

Having professional staff and managers with imagination, knowledge, and people skills is paramount in the successful implementation of these goals.

The University Controller's Office is responsible for fiscal accountability, accuracy, and reporting of the university with a net position of approximately $2.0 billion, including timely and accurate payment of monthly and biweekly wages to over 18,000 staff, faculty, student workers, and temporary employees, over 117,000 vendor payments annually, and management of a $550 million external debt portfolio.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
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• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

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The Tax Accountant is an accounting professional position within the Controller's Office, reporting to the Tax and Compliance Manager. This role primarily focuses on ensuring institutional tax compliance, mitigating risks, and utilizing the financial system for tax compliance related to State, Federal, and International taxation. Responsibilities include managing multi‑state Sales and Use Tax, analyzing complex Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT), reviewing invoices for Federal and State tax implications and tax withholding, assisting in producing guidance for campus, and interpreting tax legislation as it arises.

• 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., People Soft, 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
  • Daily or Unscheduled Items
    • Monitor various tax worklists of accounts payable vouchers for a variety of tax issues.
    • Review payments to Nonresident Aliens…