Senior Accountant, Reporting and Tax

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and audits, completion of audit work papers, general ledger reconciliation, and ad hoc analysis. Conduct advanced research on tax laws and regulations, analyze complex tax issues and determine appropriate treatment, and develop and implement procedures to coordinate tax compliance with functional areas within Accounting and Financial Services.

• Assist with monthly closing of accounting records and related reporting as well as year‑end financial statement processing, including the annual audit.
• Responsible for key reconciliations, financial reports and audit functions to ensure deadlines are met (such as sales tax, UBIT, general audit).
• Perform analytical procedures, including investigation of unusual transactions or unexpected variances, on monthly financial reports.
• Handle departmental reconciliations that require clear segregation of duties.
• Provide support for the development and documentation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Support the Assistant Director and department with reporting responsibilities and debt management.
• Provide daily monitoring and review of cash transactions and bank account reconciliations.
• Interpret GAAP, GASB and FASB guidance and maintain working knowledge to ensure proper reporting of financial data.
• Analyze department sales for unrelated business income tax purposes and annual supporting documentation for UBIT.
• Research and interpret tax regulations and compliance impacting University Operations.
• Prepare documentation and support schedules related to institutional tax reporting and compliance requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to departmental leadership.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting and tax procedures and internal controls, and recommend process improvements to strengthen compliance, reporting and accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Stay informed of changes in tax compliance, monitor accounting and tax guidance, and serve as a resource to other areas of accounting and financial services.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Three years of experience in general accounting functions within a central accounting department, which may include general ledger, receivables, payables, or financial reporting.
• Two years of tax related experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as well as GASB.
• Fluent in Excel and Access with a clear explanation of level of knowledge.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze, problem‑solve and complete tasks under demanding time schedules.
• Must be able to research tax regulations and develop procedures, as well as coordinate with other areas.

• Experience with Banner/ERP applications.
• Experience with policy and procedure development.
• CPA Certificate.

Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.