Tax Analyst, Payroll

Overview

Position Information The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond.

UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , You Tube or Linked In.

Salary Range:
Up to $65,000 - $70,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type:
Full Time

Posting Close Date:
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume and Cover letter required

Job Details

The Tax Analyst provides tax accounting services for University staff, exercising independent thought and judgment over non-routine and complex payroll, tax, and benefit accounting issues. This role is responsible for performing complex tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning. This position also provides work direction and technical guidance to campus on all tax related issues. The position analyzes and ensures the timely and accurate completion of tax related documentation according to applicable University, State, and Federal standards.

Demonstrates a high level of customer service to management, staff and external parties.

• Responds to tax questions, conduct tax research and provide advice regarding tax planning options and the associated financial impact. Researches and resolves complex tax questions / problems where there is no clear precedent. The person in this position should have expert knowledge in Federal and State tax regulations.
• Works with University Departments to ensure accurate, timely completion of all required tax forms, returns, reporting for the University. Coordinate with Assistant Payroll Director regarding payroll related reporting. Coordinate with Office of Financial Services for student related reporting. Taxable income comprises a cross-section of the university which requires extensive knowledge of the application of the IRS Tax Code. Demonstrate ability to anticipate and remain alert to potentially problematic situations.
• Keeps abreast of all tax law and guidance changes. Communicates impact of tax law changes and change/update/create policy/procedure changes to bring to management.
• Oversees of the tax implications of the University’s operations in foreign countries. This requires a working knowledge of the IRS Code and an awareness of laws and regulations that exist in foreign countries. The Manager must be able to research laws in countries where the University is currently conducting business and in countries where the University is considering doing business.
• Coordinates with the Office of Supply Chain Management to manage the review of accounts payable transactions for compliance with IRS rules and regulations pertaining to the preparation of 1099 forms and the reporting of income and withholding applicable to non-residents paid or reimbursed through Accounts Payable. Ensure proper reporting and withholding tax on transactions germane to transactions flowing through the accounts payable system requires extensive knowledge of the application of the IRS Tax Code.
  
  The manager will work closely with Global Initiative Office to communicate tax items to non-residents students.
• Identifies activities and transactions in which the University has tax exposure. Proactively advises changes to policies and processes to put…