Senior Tax Accountant Job Fort Lauderdale area,Florida USA,Accounting

Senior Tax Accountant

Nova Southeast University (NSU) is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Tax Accountant to support our Financial Operations team.

Nova Southeast University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeast University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans, and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

Primary

Purpose

Provides professional support to the Tax Department in meeting the goals and objectives of Financial Operations.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for all aspects of the tax compliance processes, including the preparation of the work papers, and preparing and timely filing returns, including but not limited to: a) sales and use taxes for Florida and Puerto Rico, and b) income tax withholding related to Puerto Rico service providers c) other state and local filings as they arise.

Responsible for the accounting and monthly reconciliation of the tax liability accounts for sales and use tax and income tax withholding.

Prepares other returns and supporting work papers as assigned by the Tax Manager, such as those related to the Form 990, 990T, 1041s, and 5500s.

Assists in the operation/maintenance of the tax filing software Pro System.

Stays abreast of tax law changes in Puerto Rico and Florida regarding the tax filings noted in number 1 above and updates the Tax Manager, Tax Director, and affected Departments.

Recommends, creates, and updates policies and procedures as needed.

Assists in providing training and conducts meetings throughout the University as needed to disseminate information, improve processes, or improve reporting functionality.

Assists in the monthly and fiscal year-end process as needed, including but not limited to the preparation of work papers, reconciliations, and account analysis.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience: Four (4) years’ experience in an Accounting/Tax-related position.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Accounting and/or CPA.

Familiarity with fund and/or not-for-profit accounting principles.

Knowledgeable of Tax accounting rules and regulations for non-profits.

Familiarity with Banner Financial Systems.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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