Financial Reporting Analyst
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Financial Reporting Analyst/Tax 9253BR Finance & Administration Accounting and Financial Reporting Job Summary Responsible for preparation, analysis and reporting of the University's tax positions with particular emphasis on compliance and reporting matters related to sales tax and other indirect taxes. The Sales Tax Analyst is one of three full time positions in the tax department who with the Executive Director, Tax, collaborate to manage all tax compliance and reporting responsibilities for the University. Job Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Oversee all sales tax and other indirect tax compliance and reporting responsibilities for the University including: Preparation and review of sales and use tax returns, including filings prepared both within and outside the tax department. Preparation and review of all other indirect tax returns such as value added tax, excise tax, occupancy tax, fuel tax, highway tax, et.al, including filings prepared both within and outside the tax department. Resolve all tax notices, questionnaires, and inquiries received from tax authorities and other regulatory bodies for assigned tax types. Manage all tax audits, examinations, and reviews performed by tax authorities and other regulatory bodies for assigned tax types. Administer the sales tax exemption certificate workstreams for the University including: In state and out of state sales tax exemptions for all University purchases through procurement, purchasing cards, travel cards, and other forms of payment. Review, processing, and storage of all in state and out of state sales tax exemption certificates provided to the University. Respond to questions from all internal and external stakeholders received directly, from a shared mailbox, or via a service ticket, for assigned tax types. Complete well organized, detailed, and conclusive tax research for all topics related to assigned tax types. Prepare and maintain databases, analytics, metrics, visualizations, and dashboards for assigned tax types, including key performance indicators. Lead communications and outreach to the University community regarding policies and procedures, frequently asked questions, common issues, and hot topics for assigned tax types. Develop and maintain content on the Controller's Office and other University web sites for assigned tax types. Serve as the University's subject matter expert for assigned tax types. Cross train outside of assigned tax types including attending formal training, reviewing internal process documentation, shadowing other team members, and performing tasks constituting on the job training. Must be able and eager to assist with matters outside of assigned tax types to execute departmental goals, smooth workload, provide business continuity and adapt to a constantly changing environment. Additional Responsibilities: Collaborate with tax leadership around process optimization, technology implementation, automation, and industry best practices for assigned tax types. Perform tax risk assessments related to assigned tax types and work with tax leadership to communicate results to stakeholders and impacted parties. Lead tax advisory engagements related to assigned tax types and make strategic recommendations to senior leadership within the Controller's Office, Finance & Administration, and the University at large. Required Qualifications: Professional experience in tax compliance and reporting Experience working in a large organization Proficient computer skills including the Microsoft Suite Experience with data and analytics tools Enterprise-wide financial system experience Experience with tax compliance software Tax research experience Must be able to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment Experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously and answering to multiple stakeholders concurrently Effective communication, using the appropriate medium and delivery to foster collaboration, inform decision making, and strategically execute Must be committed to the principles and methodologies of continuous improvement and have the ability and desire to adopt innovative technologies and navigate change management Commitment to working in a diverse and inclusive environment that embraces all students, faculty and staff Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in accounting or tax Certified Public Accountant certification Other accounting certifications Five to seven years' work experience Professional experience in assigned tax types Public accounting experience Experience working in higher education or in another non-profit setting Expert Excel skills Recent experience with Tableau and Power BI Oracle and Workday experience Familiarity with K1X, Thompson Reuters, Wolters Kluwer, Vertex, Avalara, Sovos, Paychex and/or ADP products Familiarity with RIA Checkpoint, Bloomberg BNA, and/or CCH AnswerConnect Department/College Description Minimum Qualifications Professional experience in tax compliance and reporting Experience working in a large organization Proficient computer skills including the Microsoft Suite Experience with data and analytics tools Enterprise-wide financial system experience Experience with tax compliance software Tax research experience Must be able to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment Experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously and answering to multiple stakeholders concurrently Effective communication, using the appropriate medium and delivery to foster collaboration, inform decision making, and strategically execute Must be committed to the principles and methodologies of continuous improvement and have the ability and desire to adopt innovative technologies and navigate change management Commitment to working in a diverse and inclusive environment that embraces all students, faculty and staff Professional Area: Employment Category: Fulltime Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $60200 - $100800 Hourly/Salary Minimum: $60200 Hourly/Salary Maximum: $100800 How to Apply In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at:. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. The direct link to this posting can be found here: Additional Details Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the Great Colleges to Work For. RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu. As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov Hourly/Salary Minimum: 60200 Hourly/Salary Maximum:100800 Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency Employment Type: Full Time