Assistant University Tax Mgr

Staff and Administrative

Why work at BYU?

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the university's mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth all situated within a beautiful and historic campus make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Assistant University Tax Manager

The Assistant University Tax Manager will be primarily responsible for university sales tax compliance, collection, exemptions, registration, and remittance. This position will also assist the University Tax Manager with compliance on Federal and State income tax laws and regulations, along with excise, employment, property, and international tax. These responsibilities include issuing information returns and disclosures to third parties and educating campus personnel regarding tax matters. This position also supervises three of the Tax Office student employees and administers the university moving allowances policies and procedures.

What you'll do in this position:

• University sales and excise tax compliance.

• International tax withholdings and issues.

• Moving allowances per policy and procedures.

• Employment and property tax.

• Unrelated business income tax.

• Informational reporting and student supervision.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or other finance related field.

• 5 years of general accounting experience or 3 years of public accounting experience, OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• 3+ years of tax and/or audit experience

• Experience in the higher education environment.

• Experience with sales tax compliance and related software.

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

Required:

• Proficient in using advanced spreadsheet functions and in using online research databases.

• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret, summarize, and apply tax principles.

• Ability to simultaneously manage and coordinate multiple responsibilities and projects.

• Needs the ability to work effectively with others individually and in groups or university committees.

• Demonstrated verbal communication on complex topics with campus partners who have differing professional backgrounds and experiences.

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)

• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation+ 12 sick days, accrued annually

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household

• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members

• Access to athletic facilities

• Excellent medical/dental benefits

• Short/long term disability benefits

• Paid parental and maternity leave

• Wellness program

• Free on-campus parking

• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents

• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Employee Class: Administrative

Work Location: Provo Campus

Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment

Physical Exam Required: N

Physical Exam Details: N/A

Desired Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Close Date: 07/07/2024

Pay Level: 55

Approximate Starting Salary: $86,500 to $112,500 (DOQ)

Documents Required at time of Application:

Required: Cover Letter, Resume

Optional: Letter of Recommendation 1

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!