Accounting & Tax Specialist

Job Title

Accounting & Tax Specialist – Berea College

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller with specialized accounting and compliance activities, including non‑resident alien, payroll, and accountable plan tax compliance.
• Oversee and manage the Banner Grant Module and Banner Fixed Assets Module, performing routine accounting processes for capital assets.
• Review and approve annual IRS Form 990, 990‑T, 990‑PF, IRS Form 941, state and local payroll tax returns, IRS Form 1042 and 1042‑S.
• Coordinate the annual Retirement Plan Audit and IRS Form 5500 preparation.
• Coordinate the annual Single Audit under Uniform Guidance.
• Assist with hydro infrastructure projects, New Markets Tax Credit program, planned giving administration, and grant reporting.
• Advise management on tax liability implications and identify solutions to complex tax issues.

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

• Three or more years of substantive accounting experience across a variety of functions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Eagerness to participate in continuing education.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Proficiency with integrated computerized financial systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, follow‑up, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Solid knowledge of non‑profit accounting and related operational issues.
• Understanding of a wide range of business processes (desirable).

License, certification, or registration

• Valid driver’s license.
• Background checks required.
• CPA preferred.

Physical requirements

• Ability to navigate campus and public buildings and grounds.
• Sedentary office work.

Environmental conditions

• Interactive office environment.

Employment of equipment

• Standard office equipment: computer, fax, phone, etc.
• Calculator.

Company Overview

Berea College, founded in 1855, is a nationally recognized, co‑educational, interracial college in Kentucky with a commitment to service and a strong focus on community work. It welcomes diverse individuals and offers an inclusive workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, retirement, health savings, flexible spending, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, Employee Assistance Program.
• Child Development Laboratory access for staff children, Seabury Center Membership, Staff Development Funds, Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave for eligible staff.
• Part‑time employees receive prorated benefits.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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