Tax Analyst

Tax Analyst

The Tax Analyst will be responsible for serving as the University’s primary information resource on tax compliance matters. The selected candidate will act as a liaison between Texas State departments and various taxing authorities.

• Primarily responsible for university-wide IRS tax compliance and reporting, including all required filings; provides oversight and coordination of contributors across departments and external vendors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting across all university operations. This includes Forms 990, 990‑T, and related filings; IRS Forms 1042‑S, 1099, 941, 1098‑T, 1095‑C, and related reporting.
• Develop procedures and training for staff to enable them to carry out their responsibilities; to include, but not limited to:
  Unrelated business income (UBIT), Texas sales/use tax, 1098‑T reporting, 1099 reporting, tax compliance for nonresident alien employees/students/independent contractors, fringe benefits and employment tax, worker’s classification (employee vs independent contractor)
• Research taxability inquiries, provide tax‑related guidance, and prepare written responses to ruling requests.
• Review vendor W‑8 Ben and W‑8 BEN‑E forms for foreign persons and communicate with the department to discuss tax implications. Review independent contractor determination worksheets.
• Maintain updated tax information on department’s website.
• Stay updated on tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Experience analyzing, interpreting and communicating federal, state, and local regulations and laws.
• MUST be: currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) OR have passed a minimum of two current credits on the CPA exam with plans to complete testing requirements within two years.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills needed to identify and resolve problems related to tax issues, complete assigned projects, and prioritize workload.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four‑year college or university with a major in accounting.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Professional communication skills to work with other offices across campus, as well as work collaboratively with other team members.

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I‑9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E‑Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I‑9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.